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THE  LIBRARY 

OF 

THE  UNIVERSITY 
OF  CALIFORNIA 

LOS  ANGELES 


By  JAMES  E.  MUNSON, 

OFFICIAL  STENOGRAPHER  NEW  YORK  SUPREME  COURT. 


I.  The  Art  of  Phonography. 

A  Complete  Instructor  in  the  Best  Method  of 
Shorthand  for  All  Kinds  of  Verbatim  Work, 
with  the  Author's  Latest  Improvements.  New 
revised  edition.  12°  .  .  .  .  $2.00 

II.  A  Shorter  Course  in  Munson  Phonography. 

Adapted  for  the  Use  of  Schools  and  for  Self- 
Instruction.  12°  ....  $1.25 

III.  Dictionary  of  Munson  Phonography. 

Giving  the  Correct  Phonographic  Outlines  of 
Words  and  Phrases  with  partial  vocalization. 

IV.  Phonographic  Reader. 

Printed  in  Phonographic  Characters,  with  let- 
ter-press keys. 


G.  P.  PUTNAM'S  SONS,  NEW  YORK  AND  LONDON 


Munson's 

Phonographic  Dictation  Book 
Business  Correspondence 

Longhand  Key  to  Munson's  First 
Phonographic  Reader 


By 

James  E.  Munson 

Author  of  "  The  Art  of  Phonography,"  "A  Shorter  Course  in  Munson 
Phonography,"  "  Munson's  Phonographic  Reader,"  etc. 


G.  P.  Putnam's  Sons 

New  York  and  London 

Ebe  IRntcfcerbocfcer  ipress 

1904 

WALWORTH  INSTITUTE 

108-110  E,  125th  St. 


COPYRIGHT,  1904 

BY 
JAMES  E.  MUNSON 


Published,  January,  1904 


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PREFACE. 

The  letters  contained  in  this  book  are  copies  of  real 
business  letters  received  from  shorthand  writers  en- 
gaged in  doing  amanuensis  work  in  business  offices  in 
various  parts  of  the  United  States  and  Canada,  and  are 
jg2    given  just  as  they  were  originally  typewritten,  even  to 
•»    including  the  usual  characters  and  abbreviations  em- 
>-    ployed  by  business  men  in  their  correspondence,  such 
3J    as  B/L  for  bill  of  lading,  *  for  number,  %  for  per  cent., 
"  for  inch,  etc. 

Words  that  are  connected  by  hyphens  are  intended  to 

be  joined  in  phrases  in  writing.     When  to  is  indicated 

s*    by  placing  the  next  word  in  the  Fourth  Position,  the 

**    two  words  are  treated   as  a  phrase  and  a  hyphen  is 

«    placed  between  them;  thus,  to-be  (B4). 

At  the  end  of  each  letter  the  number  of  words  in  the 

letter  is  denoted  in  figures.     In  counting  words  the  rule 

p     prescribed  by  law  in  determining  the  number  of  words 

p     in  a  folio  (100  words)  has  been  followed,  every  figure, 

character,  and  abbreviation  being  considered  as  a  word. 

J.  E.  M. 


448457 


DICTATION  BOOK. 


LETTER  No.  i. 

DEAR-SIR:  I-have  before  me  your-favor-of-the  22d 
inst.  to-your  Mr.  Butz  with-reference  to-bill  rendered 
by-your  company  for  castings  furnished  this  company 
for  repairs  to-your  car  9807.  It-is  quite  true  that-the 
rules  do-not  provide  for-the  second-hand  material,  when 
furnished  for  repairs  to  cars;  but  I-would  like  to-ask- 
you  as-a-matter-of  fairness  to-all  concerned,  if-you-do- 
not  consider  that  charging  us  full  price  for  second-hand 
material  is-not  quite-the  right  thing  to-do?  We  cer- 
tainly would-not  feel  like  doing  so  if-we  furnished 
second-hand  material  to  another  company,  and-the  fact 
that-the  material  will-be  acceptable  to-you  for-the  rea- 
son that-the  castings  were  used  in  repairing  your-own 
cars,  seems-to-me  has  nothing  to-do  with*the  case.  I 
leave-the  matter  entirely  with-you  and  if-you-think  it-is 
proper  that-this  company  should-be  charged  full  rates 
for-this  second-hand  material,  we-will  accept-the  bill. 
Will-you-kindly  let  me  hear  from-you  at-your  early 
convenience,  and  oblige,  Yours- truly, — 195. 

LETTER  No.  2. 

GENTLEMEN:  Replying  to-your  favor-of-the  25th 
inst.,  would-say  we  very-much  regret-the  delay  occa- 


2  MUNSON    PHONOGRAPHY. 

sioned  by-our  inability  to-ship  your  order  of-the  yth 
inst.  as  promptly  as  we-could-have  wished,  owing  to- 
the  very  large  demand  for  our  goods,  especially  in-the 
paper  and  roofing  line  at-the-present-time.  Personally, 
we-have-done  all  we-could  to-hurry  forward  this  ship- 
ment, making  full  use-of-the  wire  in-our  endeavor  to-do 
this.  We-have  advices,  as  advised  your  office  by  tele- 
phone last  week,  that-the  goods  have- been  shipped  from 
New- York  and  therefore  believe  the  goods  were  delayed 
in  transportation.  We-are  starting  wire  tracer  to-day 
from  this  end  and  trust  to-be-able-to  get  the  goods  to- 
you  in  very  short  order.  Yours-respectfully, — 136. 

LETTER  No.  3. 

DEAR-SIR:  As  per  your-letter-of  Nov.  iyth  I-take- 
pleasure  in  forwarding-a  set-of  blue-prints  of  what-is- 
known  as-our  standard  35  ft.  box  car,  also-a  set-of 
specifications  herewith.  This  car  is  35  ft.  over  end 
sills  and  34  ft.  4^  in.  clear  on  inside.  This  works  to- 
better  advantage  in  loading  lumber,  &c.,  also  in  ship- 
ping cotton,  hay,  &c.  With-the  high  grain  doors 
applied  to-this  car  a-thousand  bushels  of  wheat  or 
grain  can-be  placed  in-the  car  without  trimming.  We- 
have  adopted  what-is-known  as-the  Fox  Pressed  Steel 
Truck,  shown  on  blue-prints,  and-have-been  applying 
them  for  about  six-years,  and-they-have  given  very 
satisfactory  results.  Until  lately  we-have-been  using- 
the  double  board  roof,  but,  owing  to-improvements 
which-have-been  made  in-the  application  of  metal  roofs, 
in-the  past  year  we-have-been  applying  what-is-known 
as-the  Chicago  roof,  shown  on  blue-prints.  The  Wins- 
low  roof  is  also  very  similar  in  construction.  We- 


DICTATION    BOOK.  3 

have-been  using-the  Dunham  door,  which-is  shown  on 
blue-prints,  and  find  it  very  satisfactory.  The  cost  of- 
this  car  would-be  about  $580.00.  If-there-is  any-other 
information  you-desire,  will-be-pleased  to-furnish  it. 

Yours-truly,  — 225. 

LETTER  No.  4. 

GENTLEMEN:  Answering -your -favor  of -the  i4th 
inst.,  we-are  inclosing-you  our  trade  list  prices  on-our 
paints,  on-which  we-can  give-you  a  discount  of  10% 
f.-o.-b.  this-city.  We-are  sending-you  under  separate 
cover  our  paint  pamphlet,  from  which  you-will-note  the 
different  uses  our  various  grades  of  paint  are  put  to. 
The  price  of-our  enamel  is  $2.50  per  gallon  and  we- 
believe  it-will  answer  the  purpose  for-which-you  want 
to-use  it, — namely,  on  surface  beer  coolers.  Trusting 
that-this-is-the  information  you-desire  and  hoping  soon 
to-be  iu-receipt-of-your  orders, 

Yours-respectfully, — 1 15. 

LETTER  No.  5. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-have  your-favor-of  iyth  inst.,  and 
note  same  carefully.  Replying  thereto,  we-beg  to-say 
that  we-have  no  catalogue  of  moulding  cutters,  since- 
the  variety  is  practically  unlimited,  but  we-would  sug- 
gest that-you  call-on  one-of-the  large  sash  and  door 
companies  of-yourcity,  who  will-be-able-to  furnish-you 
with-a  catalogue  of  mouldings,  from  which-you-can 
make-up  estimates  for  cutters.  We-find  that  not  all 
operators  of  moulding  machines  work  mouldings  in- 
the  same  manner,  so-that  we  seldom  make  an  estimate 


4  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

on  cutters,  unless  we-know  how  they-are  to-be-used. 
The  operator  ought- to-have-an  idea  of- the  number-of 
inches  of-the  moulding  bits  he-will  require,  and  can 
readily  figure  cost,  knowing  how-much  per-inch  the 
cutters  would  cost  him.  We-have  quoted  you  a  price 
on  moulding  cutters  of  35  c.  per  inch.  We-have-no- 
doubt  yott-can  buy-them  at  a-little  less-than  that  by 
going  to-the  knife  makers  direct.  Perhaps  they  can 
give-you  more  information  with- reference  to  cutters 
such-as  you-would  like.  Very-truly-yours, — 195. 

LETTER  No.  6. 

GENTLEMEN:  Yours-of-the  26th  at-hand.  The  one 
2  candle  power,  52  volt  and-the  one  2  candle  power, 
no  volt  lamps  we-cannot  ship.  In  testing  the-other 
lamp  that-you  sent  us  we-see  that-it-is  marked  6  volts. 
6  volts  amount  to  really  nothing  on-the  lamp,  and  we- 
find,  as  near-as  we-can  possibly  test,  that-it-is  a  3 
candle  power,  series  lamp,  same-as  our  s  169.  The 
amperes  of-the  lamp  are  very  high.  Our  lamps  are 
much  more  efficient  than-the  sample  sent  us.  The 
lamp  that-you  sent  us  takes  over  an  ampere  of  current. 
We-will  make-you  same  style,  #169,  page  27  of-our 
catalogue,  in  hundred  lots  for  35  cents  each,  net-cash 
ten-days.  Yours-truly, — 143. 

LETTER  No.  7. 

DEAR-SIR:  I-beg  to  inclose  herewith  special  tracer 
for  quite  a  number-of  our  coal  cars  now  charged  to-your 
system  that-were  delivered  prior  to-Nov.  2Oth.  While 
every  car  shown  on-this  tracer  should-have-been  loaded 


DICTATION   BOOK.  5 

with  our  supply  coal  and  delivered  to-our  line  before 
this-date,  I-would  call-your  special  attention  to-some 
that-are  quite  ancient,  as  cars — 

12948  since  Oct.   i2th — 

21710      "       "      nth — 

48279     "       "      nth— 

48424      "       "      28th— 

45861      "       "      29th— 

55683      <(     Nov.    ist— 

We  need  not-only  the  cars  but  the  coal,  and  would 
thank-you  to-have  them  all  promptly  placed  at-the 
mines  and  loaded  with  our  supply  coal. 

Yours-truly, — 150. 

LETTER  No.  8. 

SIR:  You-are  informed  that-the  sample  Operating 
Table  (improved  form),  submitted  by-you  under  date 
of  June  29th,  is  found  to-be  satisfactory,  and  you-are 
directed  to  complete  the  remaining  five,  in-a  similar 
manner,  and  deliver  at-your  earliest  convenience,  the 
cost  not-to- exceed  seventy  dollars  ($70)  each.  You- 
will,  also,  send  to-our  store  at  Philadelphia,  properly 
packed  for  transportation,  6  Operating  Tables,  same- 
kind,  and  six  Operating  Stools  of  latest  pattern. 

Very  respectfully, — 86. 

LETTER  No.  9. 

GENTLEMEN:  Replying  to-your-favor-of  I3th  inst., 
contents  of-which  we-note  carefully,  we-beg  to-say 
that- we  managed  to  find  some  more  washboard  zinc  in- 
the-city,  a-little  lighter,  however,  than  you-are  using, 


o  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

and  adjusted  the  rolls  to-overcome-the  objection  to- 
which-you  refer.  This  is-a  very  simple  matter  which- 
can-be  remedied  at  any-time  by-the  use  of-a  wrench. 
We-are  shipping-the  machine  to-you  to-day.  We-have- 
no-doubt,  however,  that  in-order  to-use  No.  7  zinc  it- 
will-be  necessary  for-you  to-make  an  adjustment  in-the 
rolls  after-you  receive-the  machine,  but  think  you-will 
succeed  in  doing  so  without  trouble. 

Yours-truly , — 1 22. 

LETTER  No.  10. 

DEAR-SIR:  Under  separate  cover  we-take-pleasure 
in  sending-you  one-of-our  circulars.  Your-letter  has- 
been  forwarded  to-our  Mr.  John  F.  Card,  whose  address 
is  123  North  Ionia  Street,  Grand  Rapids,  Michigan. 
Kindly  communicate  with-him  at-once,  as  he-is  doing-a 
hustling  business  in-your-part-of-the  country.  Will 
say  that  we-have  an  agent  in  California,  also  one  in 
Washington,  and-the  rest  of-the  territory  that-you 
speak  about  is  at-present  unoccupied. 

Yours-truly, — 86. 

LETTER  No.  n. 

GENTLEMEN:  Yours-of-the  i6th  at-hand.  Will  say 
that  we-are  in  press  now  with  catalogue,  and-have-the 
promise  that  it-will-be  delivered  to-us  Saturday.  We- 
will  take-pleasure  in  sending-you  copies  of-the  same. 
Will  say  that  we-are  making-the  finest  miniature  lamps 
of  any  house  in-this-country,  we- will  except  none.  In- 
any-way  that  we-can  serve  you,  we-are  at-your  com- 
mand. Yours-truly, — 76. 


DICTATION    BOOK.  7 

LETTER   No.    12. 

DEAR-MADAM  :  Replying  to-your  favor  without  date, 
I-notice  your  statement  that-we  transferred  your  trunk 
on  October  yth.  If-you-will-be  kind-enough  to-advise 
me  where-the  trunk  was  coming  from  on  October  yth, 
and  to-what  point  it-was  going,  I-will-be  very-much 
obliged  to-you.  I-would  also  be-glad  to-have-you  fur- 
nish me  with  list  of  contents  as  requested  in-my  previ- 
ous letter.  Assuring-you  that  we-are  doing  everything 
possible  to-locate-the  trunk,  and  asking  from-you  all 
assistance  towards-that  end  by  furnishing  any  informa- 
tion that-would  assist  us,  I-am,  Very-truly, — 106. 

LETTER  No.  13. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-have-your  favor-of  22d  inst.,  and 
replying  thereto,  beg  to-say  that-the  belting  we  handle 
is  strictly  short  lap,  and-the  best  price  at- which  we-can 
buy-it  is  60$  off  list  and-we  pay-the  freight;  so  you-see 
that  50$,  which-we  named  you,  is-a  very  liberal  dis- 
count; but  in-order  to-help-you  out  on-this  one  deal, 
we-will  allow-you  a  discount  of  50  and  5$,  which-will 
let-us  out  about  even  on-the  belting.  We-regret  ex- 
ceedingly our  inability  to-serve  you  better  in-this- 
matter,  but  trust  that-the  above  concession  will  meet 
your  approval.  Yours-truly, — 119. 

LETTER  No.  14. 

DEAR-SIR:  Yours-of  December  5th  at-hand.  We- 
do-not-know  exactly  what-you  want,  but  if-you-will 
refer  to-our  catalogue  and  give  us  the  number-of  what- 
you  wish,  stating-the  voltage,  we- will-try  to-send-you 


8  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

a  sample  that-will  work.  We-are  sending-a  great- 
many  of-our  telephone  lamps  west.  Can-you  use  any-' 
thing  of-this  style  ?  If-so,  kindly  let-us  know. 

Very-truly-yours, — 74. 

LETTER  No.    15. 

DEAR-SiR:  In-reply  to-your  favors  of- the  gth  and 
2Oth  ults.  I  return  herewith  bill  3346  against  your  Com- 
pany for  $63.32.  I-inclose  herewith  defect-card  cover- 
ing-the  wrong  material  applied  to  car  657.  Our  record 
shows  the  draw-rod  properly  repaired  on  car  1156. 
Our  charge  on  car  2678,  covering  train-pipe  and  angle- 
cock,  would  advise  this  train-pipe  was  defective  and 
split  through  being  rust  eaten  and-the  angle-cock  was 
weakened  on-account-of  key  and  body  being  worn-out. 
There-was  no  evidence  whatever  of  rough  usage  on-this 
car  at-the-time  we-made  the  repairs.  Our  records  on 
car  117  show-a  Swift  Safford  drawhead  applied  to  car, 
and  it-was-not  chipped  as  described  by-the  owners 
when  applied  by-our  men,  and- we  consider-the  same  a 
proper  fitting  drawbar  in  every  respect. 

Yours-truly,—  1 14. 

LETTER  No.   16. 

DEAR-SIR:  We-are  in-receipt-of-your  favor-of-the 
28th,  inclosing  requisition  for  additional  supplies,  and 
note  what-you-say  in-regard  to  literature  concerning 
Five  Year  Dividend  policies.  We-have  to-day  shipped- 
3'ou  a  small  lot  of  supplies,  which  includes  all  we-have 
in-the-way-of  illustrative  matter  for-this  form  of  polic}\ 
The  rates  of  premium  for-the  Five  Year  Dividend  policy 


DICTATION   BOOK.  9 

are-the  same-as  for-the  Accumulative  Dividend  forms, 
and-this,  you-get  from-yoiir  Rate-Book.  As  per  your 
request,  we-seud-you  herewith  a  sample  policy,  made 
out  for  $1,000  on-the  Five  Year  Dividend  plan,  age  29, 
and  beg  to-say  that-the  information  necessary  for  a 
thorough  understanding  of-the  above-mentioned  form 
may-be-found  on-pages  234  to-236  of-the  Agents' 
Manual,  a  copy-of  which  is  in -your- possession.  We- 
shall  at  any-time  be-glad  to-write-you  fully  in-regard 
to-matters  about-which  you-are  in-doubt. 

Very-truly -y  ou  rs, — 1 80. 

LETTER  No.  17. 

DEAR-SIR:  In  reply  to-your  letter-of-the  i6th  inst. 
and  returning  herewith  our  bill  against  your  Company 
for  $226.03:  In-regard  to-charge  against  car  11692, 
would-say  we  applied  two  draft  springs  which  weighed 
26  Ibs.  each  and  charge  as  shown  on-bill  is  correct. 
Relative  to-charge  of  15  hours  against  car  10640,  the 
charge  for  changing  end  sills  under  siding  is  correct 
according  to-the  rules,  as  you-do-not  specify  whether 
sheathing  is  horizontal  or  perpendicular.  In -the-case- 
of  car  11467,  our  Mr.  Chaffee  personally  examined  this 
car  and  found  defects  were  partially  old  and  partially 
new.  The  charge  for  hose  is  also  correct  as  same  could- 
have  failed  under  fair  usage  between  time  of  inspection 
and-the  date  of  application. 

Relative  to  cards  issued  by-your  Company  for  owners' 
defects:  I-would-say  that-this  Company  has  assumed 
the  position  that  if  card  is  issued  in  error  by  one-of-our 
inspectors,  this  Company  is  responsible  and  we-have- 
been  working  under-this  decision  for-some-time  past. 


10  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPH  V 

I-would  also  call-your-attention  to-Arbitration  Case 
399,  but  would-say,  however,  that-we-do-not  wish  to- 
be  considered  as  taking  advantage  of  any  technicalities 
of-this-kind  and  if  you-are  of-the  opinion  that  it-would- 
be  unjust  to-your  Company  to-pay  bills  on  authority  of 
M  C  B  defect-cards  issued  in  error  by-your  people,  I- 
am  perfectly  willing  to- withdraw  bills;  but  I- would-say 
we-have  paid  bills  under  similar  circumstances. 

Yours-truly, — 281 . 

LETTER  No.   18. 

GENTLEMEN  :  Referring  further  to-your-letter  of  24th 
inst.,  beg  to-say  that-the  bill-of-lading  for-the  shipment 
to  Canal  Dover,  Ohio,  was  forwarded  to-you  on-the 
23rd  inst.  We-note  what-you-say  with-reference  to-the 
Hand  Planers,  and  beg  to-say  that,  as-you-have-been 
quoting  them,  you-are  all-right.  Awaiting  further 
commands,  we-remain,  Very-truly-yours, — 68. 

LETTER  No.   19. 

DEAR-SiR:  We-have  collected  principal,  interest, 
costs,  and  attorney's  fees  from  Miller  &  Miller  for  our 
claim  against  E.  B.  Smith,  suit  against  whom  is  now 
pending  in-the  Superior-Court  of  Stewart  County. 
You-will-therefore  have-such  entry  made  upon-the 
records  as  will  show  that-the  claim  is  fully  satisfied, 
and  can  then  mail-the  inclosed  mortgage  to  Smith 
at  Oswichee,  Ala.  We  iuclose-you  check  for  $27.83, 
$16.40  of-which  is-your  fee,  and-the  balance,  costs  in- 
the-case.  Yours-truly, — 95. 


DICTATION   BOOK.  II 

LETTER  No.  20. 

DEAR-SiR:  We-are  in-receipt-of-your  valued  favor- 
of-the  26th  inclosing  draft  of  Mr.  Hardin  on-us  for 
$7.29,  with  tax  receipt  attached.  Mr.  Hardin  has 
promised  to-send  us  some  cotton  and  as-soon-as  he  does 
so  we-will  pay  his  draft  if  returned  to-us.  We  inclose 
it  herewith.  Yours-truly, — 61. 

LETTER  No.  21. 

DEAR-SIRS:  Replying  to-yourfavor-of-the29th:  We- 
will  ship-you  100  yds.  bagging  and  three  bundles  of  ties. 
If-you  ship  us  all-of-your  cotton  and-your  business  is 
of  sufficient  magnitude  to  warrant  it,  we-will  charge- 
yon  no  interest  on  shipments  of  bagging  and  ties. 

Yours-truly, — 56. 

LETTER  No.   22. 

DEAR-SIR:  We-note  by -your  postal  just  received 
that-you-have  shipped  forty  sacks  of  cotton  seed  to-the 
Mutual  Cotton-Oil  Co.  We-will  notify-you  what  they 
bring  as-soon-as  we-receive-the  money.  We-are-not 
satisfied  with-the-way  you-are  shipping  us  cotton,  and- 
we  insist  that-you  send  forward  at-once  enough  to-take- 
up  the  balance  due  on-your-note. 

Yours-truly, — 7 1 . 

LETTER  No.  23. 

DEAR-SIR:  Replying  to-your  favor-of  i8th  inst.,  we 
send-you  by-this  mail,  under  separate  cover,  a  copy-of 


12  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

our  woodworking  machinery  catalogue,  and  quote-you 
our  Variety  Wood  Worker,  with  one  6"  slotted  steel 
head,  one  pair-of  knives  for  same,  one  each  18"  rip  and 
cross-cut  saws,  mandrels,  fill-up  collars,  one  adjustable 
bevel  ripping  fence,  one  mitring  cross-cut  fence,  also 
tenoning  attachment  with  one  tenoning  head,  a  sliding 
table,  and  paneling  attachment  with  panel  heads,  steel 

bridge  and  fence   $175.00 

net  cash,  f.-o.-b.  cars  this-city,  and  we  hope  will  merit 
your  valued  order.  This  machine  is  shown  on-page  82 
of-our  catalogue,  and-is  most  admirably  adapted  for-the 
work  you  specify,  and  we-are  confident  would  give-you 
most  excellent  results  and  satisfaction.  Hoping  to- 
hear  favorably  from-you  by-an  early  mail,  we-remain, 

Yours-truly, — 157. 

LETTER  No.  24. 

DEAR-SIR:  Yours-of-the  first  instant  is  received,  in- 
which-you  speak-of  a  party  who  wishes  to-buy  the 
Smith  farm  for  seven  hundred  dollars  ($700.00).  We- 
are  now  considering-an  offer  on-the  farm,  and  it-is 
almost  as-good-as  seven  hundred  dollars  ($700.00);  but 
if-you-can  sell  the  farm  at-that  price  before  we  close-the 
deal  with  the-other  party,  we-will-be  willing  to-pay- 
you  twenty-five  dollars  ($25.00)  for  making-the  sale; 
though  it-must-be  without  any  trade  in-it,  that  is,  we- 
cannot  accept-the  property  at  St. -Paul  as  part  payment, 
but  will  sell  for  part  down  and-the  balance  on-time, 
and  would  like  to  know  within-a  very  few-days  whether 
there-is  any  prospect  of-a  trade.  You-are  expected  to 
cut  the  hay  on-the  farm  in-accordance  with  former 
letters.  Very-truly -yours, — 169. 


DICTATION   BOOK.  13 

LETTER  No.  25. 

To-the  Mayor  of- the  City- of  San-Francisco, 
San-Francisco,  Cal. 

DEAR-SIR:  In- view  of  inquiries  recently  addressed 
to-this  Department  regarding-the  agricultural  value  of 
street  sweepings,  garbage,  and  sewage,  I-have  author- 
ized Dr.  H.  W.  Wiley,  Chief  Chemist  of-this  Depart- 
ment, to  undertake  an  investigation  of- the  extent 
of-the  use-of  these  materials  as  fertilizers  in-this- 
country,  the  results  that-have  attended  their  use,  and- 
the  best  methods  of  applying  them  to-the  soil.  I- 
submit  herewith  letters  and  inquiry  blanks,  which-are 
intended  for-the  officials  in-charge-of  the  collection  and 
removal  of  these  materials  in-your  city.  I-shall-be 
grateful  if-you-will  forward  these  to-the  proper  officials, 
with-the  request  that-the  questions  be  answered  as 
fully  as  convenient,  and-that-the  blanks  be  returned 
in-the  franked  envelopes  inclosed,  and-thus  greatly 
assist  us  in-this  important  investigation.  It-is  hoped 
that-this  investigation  will  result  in-the  accumulation 
and  distribution  of  information  that-will-be  of  great 
value  both  to-the  urban  and-the  rural  population  of- 
this-country. 

Thanking-you  in-advance,  I-am,  respectfully, 

Secretary, — 190. 

Inclosures. 

LETTER  No.  26. 
To-the  Secretary, 

Department  of  Agriculture, 

Washington,  D.  C. 

DEAR-SiR:  I-am -directed  by  Mayor  Phelan  to-ac- 
knowledge  the  receipt-of-your  blanks  for  information 


14  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

regarding- the  disposal  of-the  street  sweepings,  garbage, 
and  sewage  of-this-city.  The  blanks  relating  to  street 
sweepings  and  sewage  have-been  referred  to  Mr.  Wil- 
liam F.  Ambrose,  Superintendent  of  Streets,  City-Hall; 
those  relating  to-the  disposal  of  garbage  have-been  re- 
ferred to-the  Hon.  L,.  R.  Ellert,  president  of-the  Sani- 
tary Reduction  Works,  Mills  Building.  The  latter  is-a 
private  corporation,  which  holds  a  franchise  from-the 
city.  The  works  have-been  in-operation  only  about 
two  weeks,  for-which-reason  it-is-not  likely  that-you- 
will  receive  very  early  or  full  information  regarding-the 
disposal  of-the  city's  garbage. 

Very-truly-yours,  Clerk, — 134. 

LETTER  No.  27. 

DEAR-SIR:  I-have  before  me  the  October  number-of 
your  journal,  and-I-have  read  carefully  the  editorial 
"  What  Will  Become  of  Them  ?  "  I-notice  that  in  con- 
cluding this  article  you-say  with-refereuce  to-our  Com- 
pany: "  We-shall  leave  our  explanations  until  another 
issue,  when  it-will  merit  more  attention."  As-a  public 
journalist,  I-have-no-doubt  it-is-your  desire  to-place  the 
true  facts  fairly  before  your  readers,  and  to-assist  you 
in-this  desire,  I  herewith  inclose  a  copy-of  our  Presi- 
dent's address  to-the  policy  holders  at-the  last  annual 
meeting.  You-will-find  that-this  address  contains  all- 
the  information  necessary  to-arrive  at-a  just  conclusion 
of-the  Compan}r's  position.  This  article  in-your  maga- 
zine refers  to-several  organizations  doing  business  on- 
our  plan  which-have  either  failed  or  been  absorbed  by 
other  companies,  and  mentions  particularly  the  failure 
of-the about-which  we-have  heard  so-much  of 


DICTATION   BOOK.  15 

late.  Don't  you-thiuk  it-is  unfair  to-lay  the  cause  of- 
the  failure  of-that  company  to-the  system-of  insurance 
which  they  pretended  to-work  under  ?  That  institution, 
as-a  well-known  insurance  man  aptly  says,  "  Violated 
every  principle  of  life  insurance,  including  common 
honesty.  It-was  systematically  looted  from-its  very 
inception  by-a  set-of  officers  who  obtained  control,  and 
ran  it  as-a  means  of  private  profit,  which  refused  and 
neglected  to-assess  for  losses  as-they  accrued  and  as- the 
law  of-its  organization  demanded;  it  ignored  the  warn- 
ings of  friends  and-the  predictions  of  enemies  alike 
for  a  dozen  years,  and-committed  every  possible  and 
impossible  blunder  in  administration  ;  loaded  itself 
with  all-the  riff-raff  in-defiance  of-common-sense  and 
business  prudence,  and  which-would  issue  a  policy  and 
undertake  to-insure  anybody  not  actually  bedridden. 
Yet  it  carried  on  business  for- many  years;  paid  out 
losses  approximating  $12,000,000,  and  survived  for- 
years  such  attacks  as  would-have  wrecked  most  com- 
panies not  working  under-the  assessment  system." 

In-opposition  to-all  this,  you-will-observe  by-the 
President's  address  to-policy  holders,  and  replies  to-the 
questions  of-the  Editor  of-the  —  —  that  our  Company 
is-a  purely  mutual  corporation  in-which  ownership  is 
absolutely  vested  in-the  whole  body  of  policy  holders. 
No  director,  officer,  or  any-other- person,  has  any  right 
vested  or-otherwise  in-the  Company  which  does-not 
belong  to-every  policy  holder,  and  they-are  all  members 
of-the  corporation  in-the  fullest  sense,  and  these  policy 
holders  are-the  absolute  owners  of-the  Company. 

I-shall-be-glad  to-answer  any  questions  with-refer- 
ence  to-the  Company  and  its  standing  at  any-time. 

Yours-truly, — 450. 


1 6  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

LETTER  No.  28. 

DEAR-SIR:  After  finishing-the  work  on  Orange- 
town  station  your  carpenters  should  inspect  all  rivets 
in  iron  bridges  and  draw-bridges  west  of  St. -Lawrence, 
and-then  can  commence  working  on-the  miscellaneous 
jobs  enumerated  below: 

Repairs  of  plank  crossing  on  Ralston  Street,  and 
sidewalks  on-both-sides  of  said  street. 

Putting  new  shingle  roof  on  switch  tender's  shanty 
and  gateman's  shanty  at-the  first  crossing  north  of  2jih 
Street  turntable. 

Putting  up  brackets  for  fire  pails  in-all  stations  and 
freight  houses  on-your  Sub-division. 

Framing  ties,  mile  posts,  etc.  and  making  cattle 
guards  for  use  on-the  new  Ellers  Branch  of-the  S.  T.  & 
M.  Ry. 

Please  advise  us  as-soon-as  all  of-this  work  has-been 
completed,  and-I-will  then  outline  work  for-your  gang 
for  June.  Of-course,  in- addition  to-the  above,  you-will 
also  attend  to-such  miscellaneous  work  as  may-be-made 
necessary  on-account-of-the  construction  of-the  new 
elevator  at  Farmington.  Yours-truly, — 167. 

LETTER  No.   29. 

GENTLEMEN:  Complying  with-your  valued  request, 
we-beg  to-quote-you  our  No.  2)4  Clipper,  Planer, 
Matcher  and  Moulder,  as  per  inclosed  circular,  com- 
plete with  counter- shaft,  four  25"  planer  knives,  two 
24"  planer  knives,  a  pair-of  beading  bits,  a  pair-of  patent 
siding  bits,  a  pair-of  three  wringed  gun  metal  matcher 
heads,  fitted  with  solid  milled  matcher  heads,  or-a  pair- 


DICTATION   BOOK.  I/ 

of  Shimer  patent  matcher  heads  if  preferred,  and-the 

necessary  wrenches $500.00 

net,  f.-o.-b.  cars  this-city.  The  1.  c.  1.  freight  rate  from 
this-city  to-your  railroad-station  is  75C.  per  icolbs.  and 
you-will-find  the  weight  of-the  machine  given  on-the 
inclosed  circular.  We  guarantee  the  machine  to-be  as 
represented  in  every  respect,  and  hope  to-be  favored 
with-your  valued  order  by-an  early  mail,  which  we-are 
in-a  position  to-give  immediate  attention  to,  having-the 
machine,  complete  as  described  above,  in-stock.  Await- 
ing-your  commands,  we-remain, 

Yours-truly, — 179. 

LETTER  No.  30. 

DEAR-SiR:  I-find  that  it- will-be  impossible  for-me 
to-dispose  of-your  interest  in-the  pending  applications 
for  more-than  $5,000.  I-have-a  man  worked  up  to- 
that  sum,  and-I-think  I-can  bring  him  around  in-a 
week-or-two.  He  lives  out-of-town  but  will-be  in-the 
city  next  week  and-I-have  an  appointment  with-him 
on  Friday.  I-do-not-feel  that  I-should-be-called  upon 
to-do  all-the  work  I-have-done  in-this-matter  without 
some  pay;  and  will-therefore  make  my  terms  $250  if 
you-are  willing  to-take-the  $5,000  for-your  interests. 
The  terms  are  to-be  spot  cash  for-the  patent.  Kindly 
inform  me  at-your  earliest  convenience  what  I-shall-do 
in-the  matter.  Yours-very-truly, — 144. 

LETTER  No.  31. 

Mv-DEAR-SiR:  I-am  in-receipt-of-your  favor-of-the 
3ist  ult.,  inclosing  $14.97  covering  premium  on-your 


1 8  MUNSOX   PHONOGRAPHY. 

life  insurance-policy.  The  chances  are  that-the  enter- 
prising agent  to-whom  you  refer  knows  very-little 
about  life  insurance,  and  may-be  quite  sincere  in  mak- 
ing-the  statement  that-the  principle  upon-which  our 
Company  is  founded  is-not  sound.  I-have-knovvn  a 
number-of  such  agents,  and  it-is  astonishing  how  little 
they  know  about- the  principles  of  life  insurance.  They 
get  their  rate-book  and  are  loaded  up  with-the  different 
kinds  of  policies  sold  by-the  company  they-are  going 
to- represent,  become  proficient  in  making-up  estimates 
which  are-not  to-be  depended  upon,  which-is  after-all 
the  principal  bait  offered  by  these  enterprising  indi- 
viduals, and  further-than-that  they  know  very-little. 
They  also  load  themselves  up,  if-possible,  with  scurri- 
lous literature,  which-is  published  by  some  irresponsible 
journal,  and  where  they  find  one-of-our  policy  holders 
they  do  their  utmost  to-disturb  him,  and  if-they  can- 
not do  it  by  argument  they  try  to-make  him  believe 
that  our  management  is-not  honest,  and-that-we-do- 
not  pay  our  claims,  etc.  The  failure  of-the  company 
you  refer  to,  whose  system  was  similar  to-ours,  is  of- 
course  the  principal  argument  these  agents  use  against- 
us  at-present.  They  blame  the  failure  of-that  institu- 
tion on-the  system,  when  in-reality  the  system  had 
nothing  whatever  to-do  with-it.  You  might-as-well 
condemn  the  Canadian  banking  system  because  a  cer- 
tain bank  failed  as-to  claim  that  our  system-of  life  in- 
surance is  responsible  for- the  failure  of-that  institution, 
as  in-reality  it  failed  through  mismanagement.  When- 
you  come  to-the  city  next  week  I-will-be-glad  to-have- 
you  call  at-our  office,  when  we-can  talk  over-the  matter 
to-much  better  advantage  personally  than  by-letter. 

Yours-very-truly, — 332. 


DICTATION   BOOK.  IQ 

LETTER  No.  32. 

DEAR-SiR:  Referring  to-yours  attached,  I-have  in- 
vestigated this-matter  and  find  that-the  damage  to-the 
interlocking  on-account-of-the  said  derailment  of  T.  F. 
&  L.  Engine  773  on-the  3rd  inst.  was  $45.00  and-the 
damage  to-the  track  $31.27,  making-a  total  of  $76.27, 
as  was  shown  on  special  reports  sent-you  a  few-days- 
ago.  Immediately  after-the  derailment  occurred  it- 
was- found  that-the  switch  was  thrown  under-the  coach, 
thus  derailing-the  same.  Both  the  interlocking  and- 
the  switch  were  in  good  order  and-the  switch  properly 
furnished  with  detector-bar,  the  detector-bar  being  on- 
the  inside-of  curve.  The  gauge  was  necessarily  left  a- 
little  wide  and-as-the  train  was  running  at-high  speed, 
it- was  possible  to-throw-the  switch  under-the  coach. 
The  detector-bar  has  now  been  lengthened  out  so-as  to- 
extend  out  on-the  straight  track  east  of-the  curve, 
which-will  no-doubt  prevent  a  recurrence  of-the  acci- 
dent. The  lever-man  seems-to-have  done  nothing  in 
violation  of  orders,  and-the  conductor  of  No.  48  is  un- 
doubtedly in  error  in-his  report. 

Yours-truly, — 207. 

LETTER  No.  33. 

DEAR-SiR:  Referring  to-your  conversation  to-day, 
would  state  that  we-vvill  furnish  the  40  ton  Crane,  ar- 
ranged as-you  require  it,  with-the  extra  lift,  all  gearing 
to-be  of  steel,  for-the  sum-of  $14,870.00  f.-o.-b.  Chicago, 
Illinois.  This  is-a  concession  of  \Q%  from-the  price 
quoted,  also  of  delivery.  We-could  deliver  in  from  45 
to-5o  days  from  receipt-of  order,  if  order  is  placed 


20  MUNSON    PHONOGRAPHY. 

promptly.  We-believe  this-is-the  most  substantial  and- 
convenient  Crane  made,  and  hope  you-will  deem  it  to- 
your  interest  to-place-your  order  with-us,  which-we 
assure-you  will-have  our  very  best  attention.  The 
Crane  is  guaranteed  by  us  in-all  respects,  and  would-be 
placed  entirely  subject  to-your  approval.  Hoping  to- 
receive-your  order,  we-are  Yours-truly, — 147. 

LETTER  No.  34. 

GENTLEMEN:  Will-you  please  inform  us  whether 
anything  has-been-done  towards  purchasing  Driving- 
wheel  Lathe,  proposition  on-which  we-made  you  a 
few  weeks-ago,  also,  whether  further  information  is 
desired.  If-you-think  it  advisable,  representative  will- 
be-pleased  to-call  and  see-you  regarding  this-matter, 
and  will-be  prepared  to  more  fully  explain-the  merits 
of-the  tool  offered.  The  machine  is  of-the  highest 
grade  in-the  market.  It-is-the  very  latest  in-design, 
of-the  best  workmanship  and  material  and  fully  guar- 
anteed. Trusting  to-hear  from-you,  we-are 

Yours-truly, — 99. 

LETTER  No.  35. 

DEAR-SIRS:  I-find  on-my  return,  a  B/L  from-the 
Mass.  Loom  Co.  for  a  shipment  of  looms  on-the  i6th. 
It  does-not  state  how-many  looms,  nor  whether  any 
beams  are  included,  which  they-have-done  in  previous 
shipments.  As  we  both  thought  you-would  reach 
there  before-the  shipment  was  made  and-have-a  talk 
with-thera  as-to  some-of-the  details  of-their  construc- 
tion, probably  it-would-be  well-enough  for-you  to-wire 


DICTATION   BOOK.  21 

them  to-withhold  further  shipment  until  your  arrival; 
this  would-not  inconvenience  us  any,  as  we  really  pre- 
fer to-have  the  shafting  erected  before-the  looms  come 
along.  This,  however,  we  leave  to-your  good-judg- 
ment. Yours-truly, — 121. 

LETTER  No.   36. 

GENTLEMEN:  Our  Mr.  Spencer  will  visit  your  city 
very  shortly  and  we-would-be  willing  to-have  him 
give-you  some-of  our  figures  on-the  contract  should- 
you  be-able-to  reciprocate.  We-are  shipping-the  marble 
mantels  to-day  via-the  West  Shore  line,  and  judging 
by  what-you-say  in-reference  to  shortage,  we-are  almost 
sure  the  goods  will-not  reach-you  too  late  to-enable-you 
to-close  the  deal.  Wishing-you  well,  I-remain 

Yours- very-truly, — 82. 

LETTER  No.  37. 

DEAR-SIR:  I-have  made  arrangements  to-have  notices 
sent  to-your  office  for-the  taking  of  deposition  of  Mr. 
C.  Davis,  Superintendent  of-the  C.  V.  &  C.  Railway, 
Mt.  Carmel,  Illinois,  in-the-case-of  Kem  against  I.  D. 
&  V.  R.  R.  Co.  now  pending  in-the  Tipton  County 
Circuit-Court.  It-is-quite  probable  that  I-will-not  be- 
able-to  go-there  myself  and  would  like-you  to-conduct 
the  examination  for-us.  The  suit  is  based  on-the  acci- 
dent by-which  one  Louis  Levy  Kem  was  killed  at-that 
highway  crossing  in  Adams,  Indiana,  on-the  25th  day 
of  March,  1887.  Mr.  Johnson,  who-was  then  train 
master  on-the  I.  D.  &  V.  R.  R.,  was  on-board  the  train 
at-the-time-of-the  accident.  The  train  in  question  con- 
sisted of-an  engine  and  pay-car,  engaged  in  paying 


MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

off-the  employees  of  Humphrey  &  Tyler,  receivers  of- 
the  Pan-Handle.  Mr.  Johnson  in-his  letter  to-the 
General  Superintendent  of-this  Company  a  few-days 
after-the  accident,  states  that  when-the  accident  oc- 
curred the  train  was  running  at  about  25  or  30  miles 
per  hour,  and-that-the  whistle  was  sounded  and-the 
bell  rung  on- the  engine  in-the  manner  required  by-the 
laws  of  Indiana.  I-wish  to-prove  this  fact  by-him, 
and  further  if-he  knows  whether-or-not  the  train 
could-have-been  stopped  in-time  to-avoid  the  accident 
after-the  point  where-the  engineer  could  see  Kern's 
team  on-the  track  or  road  where  this  occurred. 

Yours-truly, — 271. 

LETTER  No.   38. 

GENTLEMEN  :  We-have-your  valued  favor-of  3d 
inst.,  ordering  one-dozen  bolts  and  washers  for-your 
24"  planer,  and  one-dozen  bolts  with  washers  for-your 
7"  Four  Side  Moulder,  for- which  we-thank-you.  Same 
has-been  entered  for  prompt  attention. 

Yours- very-truly, — 49. 

LETTER   No.    39. 

DEAR-SIR:  Your-letter-of  June  loth  is  received.  In 
reply  I-would-say  that-there-is  no  occasion  for-you  to 
come  here  this  month.  I-have-not-been  able-to  obtain 
from-the  Court  an  order,  such-as  I-desire,  to-get  the 
money  out-of-the  hands  of-the  County  Treasurer,  be- 
cause we-have  no  special-terms  in-the  present  month. 
I-believe  I  wrote-yott  that  we-would-have-a  special-term 
during-this  month;  but  I-was  mistaken  in-this.  I-have 


DICTATION   BOOK.  23 

therefore  been  unable  to-do  anything  in-the  matter, 
and  it  stands  just  where  it  did.  Everything  up-to-the- 
present-time  is  all-right.  There-is-nothing  wrong; 
but-the  practice  necessary  to-get  the  money  into  your 
hands  in-order-that-you-may  pay  the  debts,  etc.,  is 
somewhat  complicated,  and-the  course  to-be  pursued  is 
rather  undefined.  I-will,  however,  look-after-the  mat- 
ter as-soon-as-possible,  as  I-am  as  anxious  as-you  to- 
have-it  out-of-the-way. 

You-may  say  to-the  gentleman  referred  to  in-your 
letter  that-I-am  perfectly  willing  he  should  come  here 
to-look-after-the  Harrison  matter,  and  if-he-will  call- 
upon  me  I-will  do  all  in-my  power  to-explain  it  to-him 
and  give  him  its  present  status. 

Yours- very-truly, — 228. 

LETTER  No.  40. 

DEAR-SIRS:  I-have  your-favor-of-the  24th  instant; 
contents  noted.  If-you-will  refer  to-my  letter-of-the 
2d  instant,  you-will  see  that  I  distinctly  stated  that- 
the  rates  quoted  were  subject  to-the  clause  "  free  of 
claim  for  damage  if  liable  for-the  total  loss  of-a  part  if 
amounting  to-5$  of-the  entire  shipment."  This  means 
that-we-do-not  pay  any  claim  for  damage  or  particular 
average,  but  we  pay  for-the  total  loss  of-a  part-of-the 
shipment  if  amounting  10-5$.  Yours-truly, — 99. 


LETTER  No.  41. 

DEAR-SIR:  I-return  herewith  your  bill  as  above  and 
would  call-your-attention  to-the  fact  that-yon  allow  us 


24  MTJNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

credit  in-the-case-of  car  3096,  140  Ibs.  cast  scrap.  If- 
the  bar  removed  is-the  one  we  applied,  credit  should- 
be  allowed  for  190  Ibs.  The  arch-bar  applied  to  car  3219 
was  an  exact  counterpart  of-the  one  broken  and  when 
adjusted  and  in  place,  the  centers  of  journals  showed 
yb"  less  from  centers  than-the  opposite  side-of  trucks. 
Had-the  bar  been  ^"  more  set,  as-you-claim,  the 
centers  would-have-been  further  apart.  We  consider 
that  no  charge  should-be-made  against-us  for-this  car. 
With- reference  to-springs  applied  to  car  3370:  Please 
note  that  our  springs  were  proper  length  and  ^"  more 
in  diameter  than-the  spring  you  applied,  at-the-same- 
time  in  allowing  credit,  you-give  us  only  22  Ibs.  scrap 
and  charge  24  Ibs.  for-the  springs  applied.  Kindly 
have  bill  corrected,  and  oblige, 

Yours-truty, — 192. 

LETTER  No.  42. 

DEAR-Sm:  Your-letter-of-the  i5th  inst.,  with-refer- 
ence  to-the  sale  of  five  barrels  of  cottonseed  oil  to  Mr. 
Thomas  Crawford  is  received.  The  price  charged  Mr. 
Crawford  f.-o.-b.  Kansas-City  is  merely  the  New- York 
market  price  with  local  freight  added.  If  other  dealers 
made  quotations  on-the  same  day,  or  even  the  next 
day,  at  less-than  45  cents  they-were-not  informed  of- 
the  change  in-the  market,  or-else  they  made  prices  on- 
a  grade  of  goods  that- we  could-not  guarantee  as  prime 
winter  yellow.  You-will  please  explain  to  Mr.  Craw- 
ford, and  disabuse  his  mind  of-the  supposition  that-he- 
was  charged  a  higher  price  than  other  firms  are  charging 
for  strictly  pure  guaranteed  cottonseed-oil. 

Yours- very-truly, — 131. 


DICTATION   BOOK.  25 

LETTER   No.   43. 

Mv-DEAR-SiR:  In-response  to  your  favor-of-the  i2th 
instant,  I  herewith  inclose  policy  tt 934734  issued  to 
Josiah  Ringer  for  $2,000  insurance.  It  appears  that 
Mr.  Ringer  has-been  in-the-habit  of  getting  on  periodi- 
cal sprees,  and-our  Medical  Director  has-been  holding- 
the  application  in-consequence.  This  morning  I  re- 
ceived a-letter  from-the  Medical-Director,  in-which  he 
informs  me  that-the  Medical-Board  has  decided  to  issue 
a  policy  to  Mr.  Ringer  with  what-is  called  a  single  pre- 
mium lien  condition,  which  lien  is-to  stand  for  three- 
years.  If  at-the  end  of-that-time  Mr.  Ringer  can  show 
that  he-has  abstained  from-the  use- of  liquor  for-this- 
period  the-Company  will  remove-the  lien  and  give  him 
the  full  amount  of  insurance  mentioned  in-the  policy. 
The  lien  will  amount  to  about  $700.00,  so-that  during- 
the  three-years  the  insurance  carried  by-the  Company 
on-his  life  would-be  in-the  neighborhood  of  $1,300. 
Now,  it  appears  to-me  that  it-would-be  a  good  thing 
for  Mr.  Ringer  to-have-a  policy  of-this-kind,  as-it 
might  be-an  incentive  to-him  to-refrain  from-the  use- 
of  intoxicating  liquors,  and-I-thought  you-might  have 
some  influence  with-him.  Kindly  call  Mr,  McLaugh- 
lin's  attention  to- this,  and  between-you  you-may-be- 
able-to  have  it  fixed  up  satisfactorily.  Wishing-you 
the-compliments  of-the  season, 

Very-sincerely  yours, — 259. 

LETTER  No.  44. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-have  your- favor-of-the  6th  inst., 
ordering  25  i-pound  boxes  of"  Eureka"  starch. 

We-will  make  this  shipment  and  prepay  freight  on- 


26  MUNSON    PHONOGRAPHY. 

it,  but  have  to-inform-}'ou  that  in- future  we-cannot  pre- 
pay freight  on  shipments  of  less-than  100  pounds. 

Trusting  that  in-future  you-may-be-able-to  order  at- 
least  TOO  pounds  at-a-time,  we-are 

Yours- very-truly,  — 73. 

LETTER  No.  45. 

DEAR-SIR:  I-returned  last  Friday  from  a  four  weeks' 
trip  in-the  northern-part-of-the  State,  and  after  visiting 
all-the  agencies  in-the  neighborhood  of  Cleveland  and 
Sandusky  I-found  considerable  mail  awaiting  me.  I 
started  for  Cleveland  on-the  i4th  and  requested  that 
my  mail  be-sent  from-the  office  to-that  place  in  care-of 
our  agent  there,  in-order-that  I-might  dispose  of  some 
of-it  and  not  have-it  all  to  attend-to  on-my  return. 
For- some- reason  this  was-not  done. 

I-would-say  for-your  guidance  that  from-the  present 
indications  the  wheat  crop  in-that  part-of-the  State  will 
fall  short  of-the  usual  crop,  and  business  of-all  kinds  is 
very  quiet.  The  people  seem  to-be  in  good  spirits, 
however,  and-I-think  they  will-be-able-to  get  on  with- 
out having  to-burn  or  fail  in-business. 

I-am  in-receipt-of-your  letter  in-regard  to-losses  at 
Bothwell  under  tornado  policy  and-also  loss  under 
policy  No.  160,  Ewell  agency,  and  in  reply  I-would-say 
that  so-far-as  I-can-tell  now,  I-shall  take-up  the  Both- 
well  loss  on  Tuesday  and-the  Ewell  loss  very-soon- 
thereafter. 

I  telegraphed  you  this  morning  that  I-had  returned 
from  a  four  weeks'  trip  and-that  I-would-be  here  to-day, 
but  would  leave  for  Charlestown  to-morrow. 

Yours-very-truly, — 243. 


DICTATION   BOOK.  27 

LETTER  No.  46. 

DEAR-SIRS:  The  boats  are  now  coming  to-Columbus, 
and-we  would-be-glad  to-have-you  begin  shipping  cot- 
ton to-us.  At-the-present  low  price  it-might  pay  to 
hold,  and  if-you-desire  to-do-so  we-would-be-glad  to- 
make-you  advances  on-your  shipments.  Please  let-us- 
know  by  return  mail  when  you-will  begin  shipping 
to-us.  Yours-truly, — 66. 

LETTER  No.  47. 

DEAR-SIR:  At  Hudson  I  examined  our  risks  and 
found  them  all  desirable.  While  it-is  a  frame  town  I- 
find  that-the  amounts  are,  in-the  aggregate,  small  and 
well  distributed.  The  largest  policy  we-have  is  for 
$3,000;  that-is  under  policy  No.  820,  Emerson  &  Co., 
covering  $900  on-a  frame  building  and  $2,100  on  gen- 
eral stock.  I-do-not-think  that  in-case  of-a  general 
conflagration  we-could-be  hurt  very  badly  as-the  town 
lies  on-both-sides  of-the  street  and  railroad  track,  which 
gives  a  distance  of  over  two  hundred  feet  from  one-side- 
of-the  street  to-the-other. 

Last  policy  written  is  No.  530;  on  hand,  Nos.  531 
to-550. 

Our  agents  are  now  in-a  building  sufficiently  large  to- 
advertise  their  companies  by  glass  signs,  and  in-view- 
of-the  fact  that-they-have  never  had  one  from-the 
"Fidelity,"  I  recommend  that- we  send  them  a  long, 
narrow  glass  sign.  I-can  assure-you  that  it- will-be 
appreciated  on-their-part. 

Very-truly-yours, — 194. 


28        MUNSON  PHONOGRAPHY. 
LETTER  No.  48. 

Mv-DEAR-SiR:  As  no  reply  has-been  received  to  Mr. 
Devlin's  message  and-my  letter-of  June  first  in  relation 
to-the  Nelson  matter,  I  write  again  to-say  that  Mr. 
Devlin  will  return  from  Kinderhook  to-morrow-evening. 
He-has  directed  me  to-say  to-you  that  he- will  argue  the 
motion  in-the  Nelson  matter  at  any-time  which-may 
suit  your  convenience. 

It-was,  of-course,  unfortunate  that  Mr.  Devlin  could- 
not  go  to-Brooklyn  on  Monday  last;  but  it-was  impossi- 
ble for-him  to-do-so.  I-hope  to-hear  from-you  at-once 
naming  a  day  when,  and  place  where,  the  motion  can- 
be  heard,  and  Mr.  Devlin  will-be  on  hand. 

Yours-truly , — 1 20. 

LETTER  No.  49. 

DEAR-SIR:  I-have  yours-of-the  28th  instant,  inclos- 
ing quinquennial  bonds  on  policy  *  8903  issued  to  J.  L. 
Hoffecker  (deceased).  I  herewith  return-the  bonds, 
and  beg  to-say  that  they-are  only  available  ten-years 
from-their  date  in  each-case;  the  first  one  fifteen  years 
from-the  date  of-the  policy,  which-is  ten-years  from-the 
date  of-the  bond,  and-the-other  it-is  clearly  stated  is  to- 
become  available  ten-years  from-its  date.  Should  the 
policy  be  in-force  you-would  receive  credit  for-your  un- 
used proportionate  share  thereof  towards-the  payment 
of  future  assessments,  &c.  In-the-event  of  death  be- 
fore these  bonds  became  a  claim,  the  amount  to-which 
they  would-be  entitled  at-the-time  specified  is  retained 
in-the  Mortuary  Fund  and  distributed  equitably  be- 
tween-those  whose  policies  are  then  in-force.  Trusting 
this  explanation  will-be-satisfactory  and-that  we-will 


DICTATION   BOOK.  29 

receive-the  policy  duly  surrendered,  together  with-the 
remittance  of-the  post  mortuary  premium  by-an  early 
mail.  Believe-me,  yours-very-truly, — 181. 

BETTER  No.   50. 

Mv-DEAR-SiR:  I-am  perfectly  willing  to- acknowledge 
the  ability  of-your  new  acquaintance,  and  do-not  dis- 
pute his  actual  experience  as  advertising  agent,  and  I- 
know  that  it-would-be  an  advantage  for  us  to-employ 
him  if-he-would  adhere  strictly  to-business  principles; 
but  we-canuot  get  along  with-him  in-the  adjacent  towns 
where  he  canvasses  among  first  class  people,  for  his 
abruptness  is  more-than  an  angel  could  endure.  He- 
makes  people  angry  and  accordingly  loses  advertise- 
ments, which  he  might  otherwise  obtain  if-he  accom- 
modated the  advertisers.  If-you  propose  to-go  ahead 
with-the  annual  dinner  above  all  things  don't  give  the 
announcement  of-it  to-this  man  to-advertise,  for  he-will 
demand  an  allowance  or  part  payment  in-advance,  and 
you-cannot  count  on  any  alteration  being  made  in-the 
advertisement  after  it-is  once  set-up  in  type.  I-see 
your-friend  is  shrewd  and  adequate  to  any  occasion. 

Yours-respectfully, — 161. 

LETTER  No.  51. 

Mv-DEAR-SiR:  I-inclose  herewith  the  following 
notices  of  discontinuances  to-be  filed  in-your  office: 
Lockwood  vs.  Hawthorne;  Mahoney  vs.  Henderson; 
Whitehead  vs.  Manhattan  Life  Insurance-Co. ;  Webster 
vs.  Amsterdam  Blasting  Co.;  Lester  vs.  Sweeney. 

I-inclose  also  the  following  mortgages  to-be  recorded: 


30  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

Harney  to  Patterson;  Dixon  to  Dickinson;  Boutwell 
to  Crawford;  Chesterfield  to  Broadway  Savings-Bauk; 
Cuthbertson  to  Simpson.  Charge-your  fees  to-my- 
account. 

You-vvill  greatly  oblige  me  by  returning-the  mort- 
gage of  Bradstreet  to  Davidson,  mailed  you  on- the  2gth 
ult.,  if  recorded;  if-not  recorded,  you-will  do  me  a-great 
favor  by  attending  to-it  at-your  earliest  convenience, 
as-it-is  of  great  importance  that  I-have-the  mortgage 
as-soon-as-possible.  Yours-truly, — 126. 

LETTER  No.  52. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-are  in-receipt  of-your  letter-of-the 
24th  reporting  leakage  from  one-of-the  nine  barrels  of 
molasses  shipped-you  last-week.  We-regret  this  very- 
much,  but  feel  sure  that  all-the  barrels  were  in  perfect 
condition  when  loaded  on-the  cars  at  Philadelphia,  as 
each  barrel  is  carefully  tested  before  being  filled  and 
sent  out.  However,  we-wish  you  to-feel  entirely  satis- 
fied with-your  purchase,  and  if-you-will  send  us  a 
memorandum  of-the  amount  of  leakage  we-will  give- 
you  full  credit  therefor. 

We  inclose  herewith  our  price  list,  and  hope  to-be 
favored  with-a  continuance  of-your  orders. 

Yours-truly, — 1 1 1. 

LETTER  No.  53. 

Messrs.  Carter,  Patterson  &  Co.,  London. 

DEAR-SiRS:  Since  writing-you  on-the  6th  ult.,  we- 
have-not  received  any  favors  from-you,  but  we-have- 
your  cables  of  June  Qth  and  I5th.  We  cabled-you  on- 
the  8th  and  i5th. 


DICTATION   BOOK.  31 

Black  Pepper.  We-could-not  reply  to-your  cable  of- 
the  i5th,  as  we-could-not  see  our  buyer  sooner-than  this 
morning,  but-there-is  no  use-of  talking  any-business 
on-the  basis  of  old  contract  terms,  for  Acheen  buyers 
here  have  had  all-they  want  of- such  quality  of  Acheen 
and  West  Coast  as  was  shipped  last  year.  In-fact  it-is 
very  difficult  to  interest  any-one  in-these  grades,  even 
on-the  basis  of-the  London  terms,  as-to  weight,  meas- 
ure, etc.,  of-which  you-have  sent  us  copy.  We-under- 
stand  these  terms  have- been  slightly  modified;  if-so, 
please  send  us  a  copy-of-the  new  ones. 

The  sample  of  Black  Penang  you-have  sent  us  is  Fair 
Merchantable,  and  we  presume  is  from  last  year's  crop. 
It-is  very  dirty  and  light,  and  would-not-be  salable  in- 
this  market  at  any  price.  Please  send  us  at-once  by 
mail  samples  of  Fair  and  Fair  Merchantable  Acheen 
best,  on-the  present  contract,  so-that  vve-can  see 
whether-or-not  the  quality  will  suit. 

Singapore  Black  Pepper.  Cole  quotes  near-by  and 
distant  shipment  at  y|  c.  i.  f.,  and  we-made-you  this 
offer  for  50  tons,  and  regret  that-you  could-not  put  the 
business  through.  We-could-not  get  our  buyer  up  to- 
your  limit  of  7|f;  but  were  able  to-offer-you  this  price 
for  25  tons  shipment  to-Boston.  The  freight  we-think 
is  little  if  any-more-than  to-New- York,  and  we- are  in- 
hopes  that-you-will-be-able-to  put  the  business  through. 

West  Coast.  Your  price  is  so  high,  and-your  message 
is  so  involved,  that- we- thought  it  useless  to-pursue  the 
matter  further.  Cole  offers  good  West  Coast,  prompt 
shipment,  at  yf ,  and-our  idea  in  giving-you  the  option 
of  dealing  from  a  parcel  soon  due  was  to-enable-you  to- 
take-advahtage  of-the  overside  clause,  etc.  But  your 
quotation  of  7}^  seems  to-us  altogether  wild.  You-say 


32  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

the  lot  is  Fair  Merchantable,  guaranteed  equal  to  good 
Fair,  only.  If-this-is-the-case,  why-not  offer  it  as  Fair 
and  save  all-this  expense  of  cabling  and  ambiguity  of 
expression,  which  naturally  creates  a  suspicion  of-the 
quality  in-the  mind  of-a  buyer.  Please  send  us  without 
delay  by  mail,  in  two-or-three  bags  that  we-can  bulk 
together  on  arrival,  samples  of  Fair  and  Fair  Merchant- 
able West  Coast,  based  on-the  present  L,ondon  classifi- 
cation. 

Gambier.  Thanks  for-the  information  of-the  advance 
in-this  article;  but  there-is-no  disposition  here  to-follow 
it  up,  or  for  buyers  to  anticipate  their  wants,  except  at 
low  prices. 

Business  continues  to-drag  very-much,  not-only  in 
spices,  but  in  everything-else,  but  we-look  for  greatly 
increased  activity  after-the  middle  of  next  month,  when 
people  have  got  over-the  annual  Fourth  of  July  festivi- 
ties. As- the  county  demand  must  soon  improve,  and- 
as  stocks  here  are-not  large,  the  statistical  position  of 
Pepper  seems  to-us  to  warrant  an  advance  of  i  to-i£  at- 
least,  and  if-the  L,ondon  market  keeps  firm,  America 
will-have  to-fall  into  line  and  follow  suit  sooner-or-later. 

Cole  has  50  tons  of  Pepper  here,  on  consignment  to- 
his  agents,  per  "  Greece."  This-is  being  offered  on-the 
dock  at  16  cts.,  actual  weight,  sound  goods,  with-a  dis- 
count of  \<f0,  and  offers  of  15^  cts.  are  solicited.  Now 
16  cts.  at-the-present  rate  of  exchange  is  about  "j-f^, 
from  which  must-be  deducted  the  freight,  insurance 
charges,  discount,  and  agent's  commission.  Now,  for 
whose  account  is-this  business  being  done,  and  who 
suffers  the  loss  on-it  ?  Is-it-possible  that  Cole  is  selling 
this  Pepper  for  Merwin?  If-so,  the  latter  must  also 
pay  him  a  commission  and  must  realize  much  less-than 


DICTATION   BOOK.  33 

he- would  by  reselling  in  London.  We-do-not  believe 
that  Mr.  Gibbon's  partners  would-be  willing  to-do  this 
business  on-their-own-account,  especially  where-there- 
is  much  risk,  and  little  chance  of-a  profit.  We-would- 
be-glad  if  you-could  throw  any  light  on  what  to-us  is 
very  mysterious.  We-remain, 

Yours- truly, — 778. 

LETTER  No.  54. 

Mr.  D.  Donovan,  Foreman  of  Car  Repairs. 

DEAR-SiR:  Replying  to-yours-of-the  loth  instant  in- 
reference  to- three  cars  destroyed  on-the  Southern  Rail- 
way, the  trucks  of  these  cars  should-be  unloaded  at- 
once  and-the  cars  released.  Let  me-have  a  statement 
showing  exactly  what-is-the  matter  with-the  trucks  and 
I-will  request  a  defect-card  from-the  Southern  Railway 
to-cover  damage. 

As  regards  the  two  pair  of  trucks  from  A.  G.  S.  6893, 
give  the  Stores  Department  a  requisition  for  two  40,000 
Ib.  trucks,  destroy-the  old  trucks,  and  advise  me  when 
done.  Also  make  bill  against-the  road  which  carded 
the  trucks,  in-accordance  with  M.  C.  B.  defect-card.  I- 
have-not  ascertained  from  whom  the  trucks  from  A.  G. 
S.  car  5048  were  received,  but  they  should-be  unloaded 
at-once  and  put  in-the  truck  patch.  Yours-truly, 

Master  Mechanic, — 160. 

•  LETTER  No.  55. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-have  your-favor-of-the  gth  inst., 
and  in  replj'  will  say  that-the  amount  necessary  for-you 
to-pay  on-the  loth  inst.,  for  deed  on  contract  No.  1976, 
to-John  Harrison,  will-be  as- follows: 


34  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

Principal, $4,235.00 

Interest  to-April  4,  1900,  ....  329.25 
Difference  in-interest  to-maturity  of  contract,  204.10 

Total,       .  ...     $4,768.35 

upon  receipt-of  which,  with-the  contract  properly 
signed,  we-will  forward-the  deed.  We-have  this-day 
ordered  abstract  of  title,  which-will-be  furnished  with- 
the  deed.  In  making-the  assignment  be-sure  that-you 
get  your  names  in-full  therein  as  grantees,  so-that-the 
deed  may-be  issued  accordingly. 

Yours-very-truly, — 140. 

LETTER  No.  56. 

GENTLEMEN:  A  party  wants  to-sell  us  the  water- 
right  on  150  acres  of  land  on  Greenwood  Lake  for 
$3,500.  Do-you-wish  to  spend  any  money  at-all  in- 
that  direction  this-fall?  If-so,  I-will  investigate  this 
right,  and  if-it  carries  any  water  rights  with-it  I-think 
it-would-be  a  good  idea  to-buy  it. 

I-understand-that  Mr.  Hendrickson  is  getting  up  a 
syndicate  to-buy  the  Greenwood  Lake  rights,  with-the 
sole  object  in-view  of  eventually  selling  out  to-the  water 
company. 

We-are  filling-the  wooden  pipe  as-fast-as  possible, 
and-I-now  think  we-shall  get  the  water  into  town  by- 
the  first  of  May.  Yours-ver,y  truly, — 129. 

LETTER  No.   57. 

DEAR-SIR:  Your-letter-of-the  ist  inst,  reporting- 
your  action  with-respect  to-supplying  Jersey-City  with 


DICTATION    BOOK.  35 

bulk-oil,  is  received.  We- received  notice  yesterday 
that  tank  car  for  Jersey-City  had-been  shipped  on-the 
ist  inst. ,  but  up  to-this-date  have-not  received  notice 
of  shipment  to-Elizabeth.  You-will  please  advise  Mr. 
Donaldson  to-draw  his  supplies  from  Jersey-City  until 
this  car  can-be  disposed  of,  as-it-is-possible  that  it-may- 
not-be  taken  care-of  promptly  at  Jersey-City  when-it 
arrives.  I-note  that-you-have  made  disposition  of-our 
warehouse  and  effects  to- Ellison  for  $125.  This-action 
is  satisfactory.  If-you  should-not-be-able-to  take-care- 
of  the  car  shipped  to-Jersey-City  via  Penna.  R.  R.  it- 
might  be  policy  for-you  to-have-it  transferred  to-EHza- 
beth. When-you  receive  this-letter,  knowing-the  situ- 
ation at  Jersey-City,  and  what-it-may-be  for-the  next 
few-days,  you-can  decide  upon  what  action  to-take 
with-reference  to-the-matter. 

Yours-very-truly, — 183. 

LETTER  No.  58. 

GENTLEMEN:  Our  agent,  Mr.  Addison,  has  for- 
warded to-us  your-letter-of-the  i4th  inst.  to-him,  say 
ing  that  if  we-could-not  ship  "  Daisy  "  as  desired,  you- 
did-not  want  the-other  goods  ordered  at-the-same-time. 

We-beg  to-say  that  in  transmitting-the  order  to-us, 
Mr.  Addison  made  no  mention  of  any-such  condition 
attaching  to-it,  and-as  there-is  a  good-deal-of  expense 
and  inconvenience  connected  with  making  so  small  a 
quantity  of- a  special  brand,  we-declined  your  order  for 
"  Daisy." 

Mr.  Addison,  on-receipt-of  letter-of-the  i4th  inst., 
wired  us  not  to-ship  any  of-your  order  if  we-could-not 
send-the  "  Daisy,"  but  we-had  shipped  all  but-the 


36  MUNSON    PHONOGRAPHY. 

"Daisy"  before  his  telegram  was-received,  and-the 
goods  are  now  on-their-way  to-you,  and-we  presume 
you-have  received  invoice  ere  this. 

Yours-respectfully, — 152. 

LETTER  No.  59. 

DEAR-SiR:  We  inclose  herewith  a-letter  from  J.  T. 
Robertson,  of  Tyson,  which-will  explain  itself.  There 
can-be  no  harm  in  executing-a  deed  of-this-kind,  as-it 
simply  confirms  one  previously  given  and-which-is  par- 
ticularly described.  If-you  execute  it,  please  return 
it  to-me  so-that  I-may  forward  it  to  Mr.  Robertson. 
Should-there-be  any  charges  for  fees  that  you-think 
Mr.  Robertson  ought  to- pay,  please  advise  me  and-I- 
will  collect.  I-think,  however,  as-it-is  merely  to  cor- 
rect an  error  in-a  former  deed,  that  it  should-be  without 
expense  to-him.  .  Yours- very-truly, — 107. 

LETTER  No.  60. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-understand  that  you-are  about  to 
fit  up  a  new  factory  and-will  need  a  large  quantity  of 
be-lting.  We-are  agents  for-this  class  of  goods  and 
would-be-pleased  to-quote-you  prices  thereon  if-you-will 
give  us  the  length,  width,  and  weight  of  belt  desired. 

We-would  also  be-pleased  to-quote-you  prices  on 
hose,  packing,  or  any-other  supplies  in-our  line  you- 
•  may-be  in-need-of.  Price  lists  are  mailed  under  sepa- 
rate cover.  Yours-very  truly, — 86. 

LETTER  No.  61. 

DEAR-SIR;  When  our  Mr.  Chadwick  saw-you  about 
four  weeks-ago,  you  agreed  to-settle  in-a-short-time  the 


DICTATION   BOOK.  37 

back  account  of  Donaldson  &  Company,  amounting  to- 
$123.50.  Since-then  potatoes  have  advanced  consider- 
ably in  price,  and  we-have-been  hoping  that-you-might 
settle-the  matter  by  shipping  us  some.  The  market  is 
firm  at  $1.75  per  barrel  for  good  farmers'  stock. 
Hoping  to-hear  from-you  soon,  we-are 

Yours- very-truly, — 84. 

LETTER  No.  62. 

DEAR-SIR:  We-have-not  as  yet  received  pumper's 
report  of-the  Albertson  wells  for-the  week  ending  De- 
cember 3Oth.  These  reports  should-be  here  as-soon  - 
after-the  first  of-the  month  as-possible,  so-that  we-can 
make-up  the  monthly  statements.  Mr.  Emerson  re- 
quires these  statements  to-be-made  up  before-the  loth 
of-the  month;  so  you-will-see  how  necessary  it-is  for-us 
to-have  the  pumper's  reports  come  in  promptly.  • 

Please  hurry  the  report  along,  and  in-future  get  it  in 
as-soon-after-the  close  of-the  month  as-possible. 

Yours- very-truly , — 103 . 

LETTER  No.  63. 

DEAR-SiR:  We-are  in-receipt-of-your  favor-of-the 
2oth,  confirming  telegram  of-that  date.  We-regret 
very-much  that  by-an  oversight  our  shipping  clerk  sent- 
the  moulding  on-the  day  the  order  was-received.  The 
writer  did-not  discover-the  mistake  until  the  material 
had  gone.  However,  we  expect  the-other  goods  ordered 
to-go  forward  promptly  on  steamer  sailing  Wednesday. 

Trusting  that-the  delay  may-not  cause  you  serious 
inconvenience,  we-remain  Yours- very-truly, — 81. 


448457 


38  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

LETTER  No.  64. 

DEAR-SIR:  Inclosed  herewith  I  hand  you  run  tickets 
Nos.  2012  and  1945,  L.  &  C.  Frankfort;  and  ticket  No. 
1683,  R.  I.  &  D.,  Frankfort,  which  we-cannot  figure 
out  as  per  your  statement.  Please  make  corrections, 
if-you-have  erred,  and  inform  us  when -and- where  they 
will-be  shown,  returning  tickets  to-this  office  by-an 
early  mail.  Yours-truly, — 72. 

LETTER  No.  65. 

DEAR-SIR:  At  Haverstraw  I  examined  what  few 
risks  we-have  in-force  and  find  that  while-our  business 
is  small  yet  it-is-the  cream  of-the  business  at-that-place ; 
but  owing  to-the  strong  competition  our  agents  have- 
been  unable  to-do  as-much  for-us  as  they  hoped  to-do. 
They  believe,  however,  that-they-will-be  in-a  position 
this-fall  to-control  more  of-the  business  risks  than  they- 
have  in-the  past. 

Last  policy  written  is  No.  613;  on  hand  Nos.  614  to- 
625.  Inclosed  please-find  order  for-another  block-of 
policies.  Yours-truly, — 108. 

LETTER  No.   66. 

DEAR-SIRS:  Your-letter-of-the  first  inst.  is  at-hand 
and  we-beg-leave  to-say  we-have-no  unfilled  orders  for- 
you.  Our  agent,  Mr.  Garretson,  said  we-might  enter- 
your-order  for  10  15-pound  butts  of  "  Orinoco"  if-we- 
would  hold  shipment  until  the  2Oth  inst. ,  but  as  we- 
could-not  consent  to-do  this,  having  refused  all-such 
applications,  we-did-not  enter-your-order.  May  we 


DICTATION   BOOK.  39 

now  enter-your-order  for  25  6-pound  and   10  1 2-pound 
butts  at-our  regular  price  of  39  cents  ? 

Yours- respectfully, — 101. 

LETTER  No.  67. 

DEAR-SIR:  Replying  to-your  favor  of  recent-date, 
we-have  discontinued  the  issuing  of  Catalogues  and 
circulars,  as  we-find  it  more  satisfactory  to-quote  parties 
direct  on-their-own  specifications.  If-you-will  let-us- 
know  exactly  what-your  requirements  are  in-the-way- 
of  Machinery  and  equipment,  we-will-be-pleased  to- 
quote-you.  Thanking-you  for-the  inquiry,  we-are 

Yours- respectfully, — 66. 

LETTER  No.  68. 

GENTLEMEN:  After  getting-the  car  to-the  shops  for- 
the-purpose-of  correct! ng-the  brake  troubles,  we-find 
several  points  to-which  we-desire  to-call-your-attention 
and-which-must-be  corrected.  The  brake  relief  springs 
are  entirely  too  light  and,  as-a  result,  the  brake-shoes 
still  cling  to-the  wheels  after-the  air  is  thrown  off. 
Please  send  us  immediately  a  sufficient  number-of 
springs  of  adequate  strength  to- replace  all-of-the  lighter 
springs  on-the  cars  you  furnished,  This  will  require 
sixty-four  springs  for-the  cars  you-are  building.  We- 
wish  further  to-call-your-attention  to-the  bolts  connect- 
ing-the  levers  of-the  brake  rigging.  An  examination 
of  these  bolts  shows  that  they-are  of-the  poorest  qual- 
ity of  iron  and-have  already  worked  about  half  in 
two.  This  trouble  can-be  corrected  by-using-a  properly 


40  MUNSON  PHONOGRAPHY. 

tempered  steel  bolt  and  by  increasing-the  bearing  sur- 
faces of-the  brake-rods  at-the  points  of  coupling. 

Yours-truly, — 178. 

LETTER  No.  69. 

GENTLEMEN:  I-am  in-receipt-of  yours-of-the  26th 
inst.  I-am-sorry-that-you  did-not  receive  my  first  let- 
ter in-regard  to-a  copy-of-the  ordinances  of-your  city. 
I  prepared  quite  a  number-of  such-letters,  some  ad- 
dressed to-local  attorneys  and  others  to- the  agents  of- 
the  company,  and  it-may-be  the  letter  that-was  intended 
for-you  went  to-the  agent,  although  I-have-no  report 
from  him  either. 

What  I-want  is-a  copy-of  all  ordinances  affecting  rail- 
roads and  particularly  all-such  as  in-any-way  affect  our 
line.  This-is  for  a  special  purpose  and-the  persons  re- 
questing it  are  crowding  me.  Please  attend  to  getting- 
the  copies  as-soon-as-you-can  and  forward  them  to-me. 
Any  expense  you-are  put-to  I-will  pay. 

Yours-truly, — 141. 

LETTER  No.   70. 

DEAR-SIR:  We  inclose  herewith  our  warranty  deed 
to-J.  R.  Sedgwick  for  land  in  section  10-63-54,  f°r" 
which  the  full  consideration  is  $10,000.  Of-this  amount 
there-has-been  paid  $6,500,  leaving  $1,500  more  to-be 
paid  in-cash,  and-a  note  and  mortgage  for  $2,000. 

We-have  prepared  the  note  and  mortgage,  and  here- 
with inclose  same  with-the  abstract  of  title.  After  Mr. 
Sedgwick  and-his  wife  have  executed  the  note  and 
mortgage  and  paid  the  $1,500  in-cash,  please  deliver 


DICTATION    BOOK.  41 

the  deed.  See  that-the  deed  is  filed  for  record,  and- 
also  have-the  mortgage  recorded  and-the  abstract 
brought  down,  so-as  to-shovv  the  deed  and  mortgage. 
When  closed,  please  forward-the  note,  mortgage,  and 
abstract,  with  draft  for  $1,500,  less  your  charges  and 
fee  for  recording-the  mortgage. 

Yours- very-truly, — 162. 

LETTER  No.  71. 

GENTLEMEN:  We  send-you  to-day  by- ex  press  pre- 
paid, samples  representing- a  lot  of  plug  tobacco  we- 
have  on-hand,  which  we-are  offering  at-a  great  sacrifice 
under  cost.  It  represents  an  excess  of-a  lot  of  goods 
made  some-time-ago  for  a  special  purpose,  first  grade, 
standard  quality  in  every-respect,  and  of-which  we  sold 
large  quantities  at  38  cents  per-pound.  We  inclose 
herewith  card  showing  quantity  of-each  sample  on- 
hand.  We  offer- you  these  goods  at  30  cents  a  pound 
f.-o.-b.  Lynchburg.  While  we-make  this  quotation  on- 
the  entire  lot  for-the  purpose-of  clearing  it  out,  if-it-is 
too  large  a  quantity,  and  you-would  like  to- purchase 
only-a  portion  of-it,  please  let-us  hear  frora-you  and 
we-will  give-the  matter  favorable  consideration,  ifwe- 
have-not  in  the  meantime  committed  ourselves  to-others 
to-whom  we-are  offering-the  lot. 

Yours-very-truly, — 162. 

LETTER  No.  72. 

DEAR-SiR:  Superintendent  Farnell  informs-me  that- 
the  Drainage  Commissioners  are  about  to-construct  a 


42  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

ditch  crossing  our  road  at  Orange  about  two  miles  east 
of  New-Haven,  and-that  it-is  requested  that  he-make 
arrangements,  by  tearing-up  the  track  to-admit  the 
passage  of-a  dredge- boat.  He-is-not  inclined  to-do  this 
if-it  can-be  avoided.  You-know  the  road  is  in-the 
hands  of-a  receiver  and  any  interference  with-his  pos- 
session, without  leave  of  court,  might  get  all  parties 
into  trouble.  I-have-had  no  information  in-regard  to- 
this  ditch  or-the  proceedings  leading  up  to-it.  Has- 
the  receiver  been  made  a  party  to- the  steps  necessary 
to-proceed  with-the  ditch  ? 

Please  give- me  such  information  as  you  may-have 
regarding-the  legality  of-the  measures  taken  to-make- 
this  improvement.  Understand  that-I-am-not  disposed 
to-interfere  with  any  reasonable  arrangements  that  can- 
be-made  to  carry-out  the- Commissioners'  plans.  I 
simply  want  some  information. 

Yours- truly , — 171. 

LETTER  No.  73. 

DEAR-SiR:  Referring  to-your  correction  on  Urey  i  to 
Montgomery,  W/B  No.  1359,  dated  February  3,  chang- 
ing weight  from  34,200  pounds  10-44,400  pounds:  Our 
Weigh  master  is  usually  very  careful  in-his  weighings 
and-I-am  at-a  loss  to  understand- the  corrections  in 
weight.  Our  scale  weight  for  car  was,  gross  68,700 
pounds,  light  34,500  pounds,  net  34,200  pounds.  You 
show  on-your  correction,  gross  78,800  pounds,  light 
30,400  pounds,  and  net  44,400  pounds.  I  note  that 
even  the  light  weight  does-not  agree.  Will-you-kind- 
ly  advise  us  of  cause  of  difference  ? 

Yours-respectfully, — 133. 


DICTATION   BOOK.  43 

LETTER  No.  74. 

DEAR-SiR:  Replying  to- your  favor-of-the  i2th  inst., 
we-beg-leave  to-say  that  each  Pneumatic  Tire  Wheel  is 
accompanied  by  a  pump  for-the-purpose-of  inflating- 
the  tires.  This  pump  is  usually  packed  with-the  sad- 
dle and  pedals  in-the  box  in-the  corner  of-the  crate. 
You-will-find  a  cap  on-the  nozzle  of-the  pump,  which, 
being  unscrewed,  leaves-the  nozzle  so-that  it-can-be 
screwed  into-the  valve  of-the  tire,  first  removing-the 
cap  from-the  valve. 

From-your  letter  we  infer  that-you  either  overlooked 
the  pump  or  did-not  receive-it.  If-you  did-not  receive 
one,  we-will  forward  one  to-you  on-receipt-of-your  re- 
ply. There-is  a  book-of  instructions  which  accompanies 
each  wheel,  giving-you-an  idea-of  how  to-take-care-of 
the  tire.  We-trust  the  foregoing  will  enable-you  to- 
properly  adjust  your  wheel  without  further  difficulty. 
If-there-is-anything  we-have-not  made  plain  to-you, 
we-shall-be-pleased  to-write-you  further  on-the-subject. 

Yours- very-truly, — 183. 

LETTER  No.  75. 

GENTLEMEN:  Replying  to-your  favor-of-the  2ist 
inst.,  regarding  shipment  of  yellow  pine  lumber  in  L. 
&  N.  Car  No.  153,  originally  consigned  to-your  Com- 
pany at  Knoxville:  This  shipment  left  Houston  on-the 
2oth  inst.,  passing  over  our  track  scales  on-that-date, 
and  was  delivered  to-the  L.  &  N.  R.  R.  Co.  on-the  2ist, 
destined  to-Marion  Junction,  Nashville,  Tenn.,  c/o 
Tennessee  Central  Railway.  I-find  our  agent  at  Hous- 
ton has  issued  correction  on-his  way-bill  changing 


44  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

name  of  consignee  to-read  Hay  wood  Lumber  Co.  As 
instructions  for  changing  name  of  consignee  and  desti- 
nation did-not  reach-us  before-the  shipment  left  Hous- 
ton, it-may-be  possible  that-your  instructions  cannot-be 
carried  out  before-the  car  reaches  its  destination.  How- 
ever, we-have-taken-up  the  matter  with-a  view  to-carry- 
ing-out  your  instructions,  and  remain 

Yours- very- truly,  — 152. 

LETTER  No.  76. 

DEAR-SiR:  At  Hagerstown  I  examined  our  risks  in- 
force  and  found  them  all  desirable.  We  lost  risk  under 
Policy  No.  364  at  expiration  owing  to-the  fact  that  a 
rival  agent  made  the  insured  believe  that  he-could  give- 
them  better  rates  than  we-could.  Upon  investigation 
I-found  that  he-had  written  this  factory  for  five  years. 
Our  agent  was  under-the  impression  that  we-did-not 
care  for  risks  for-such-a  long  term,  but  I-have  informed 
him  to-the  contran* .  He-had  never-had  any  experience 
in  insurance-business  when-he  took-the  agency  from 
our  former  agent  at-that-place,  the  latter  having  re- 
signed. The  new  agent  is-a  good  man,  and  enjoys  the- 
confidence  of-all-who  know-him,  and  I-feel  confident 
that  in-future  he-will  obtain  some  business  for-us.  We- 
are  at-the-present-time  the  leading  company  in-the 
agency. 

Last  policy  written  is  No.  840;  policies  on  hand,  Nos. 
841  to-85o.  Yours-very-truly, — 176. 

LETTER  No.   77. 

GENTLEMEN:  I-have-your  favor-of-the  5th  inst.  The 
rate  as  quoted  you  in-my  previous  letter  on  material 


DICTATION  BOOK.  45 

from  Kansas-City  to-Santa-Fe  has-been  in-force  for 
some-time,  and  I-do-not-understand  why  our  agent  at 
Santa-Fe  should  inform-you  that  he-has-not  received 
notice  of-the  rate.  I-will-take-the  matter  up  with-him 
immediately.  In-the-meantime  you-may  go-ahead  and 
order  your  shipments  forward,  and  we- will  protect  the 
rate  quoted  you. 

Regarding  rate  on-all  goods  from  Jackson  to-Santa- 
Fe  I-would-say  that  I-prefer  to-have-you  inform-me  of 
what-the  goods  will  consist,  as  I-do-not  care  to  name 
one  rate  on-all  classes  of  freight  from-this-point  to- 
Santa-Fe.  Yours-truly, — 134. 

LETTER  No.  78. 

DEAR-SIR:  At  Jefferson  I- went  over-the  business 
risks  with  our  agent  and  examined  as  many  of-them 
as-possible,  and  I-find  that  we-have  some  outside  busi- 
ness. I-have  discouraged  our  agents  as-much-as- 
possible  from  giving  us  business  of-this-class,  saying 
to-theni  frankly  that-we-do-not  care  for-it,  and  would 
consider  it  as-a  favor  if-they-would  relieve  us  of-it,  as- 
it-has  in-the  past  proved  unprofitable.  For-your  guid- 
ance I-would-say  that-I-have  instructed  them  to-drop 
at  expiration  Policy  No.  975,  issued  to  Ewing  &  John- 
ston, covering  general  merchandise  at  Jackson. 

Last  policy  written  is  No.  1001;  on  hand,  Nos.  1002 
to-noo.  Very-truly-yours, — 133. 

LETTER  No.  79. 

DEAR-SiR:     We-are    in-receipt-of-your    favor-of-the 
inst.     We-are  sorry  that-you-have-not-been  able- 


46  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

to  favor  us  with  more  business  this  season,  but  from- 
the  course  our  market  has  taken  it  probably  has  paid 
you  better  to-ship  elsewhere.  After-you  get  all-the 
poultry  you  want  for  cold  storage  we-believe  you-will 
still  have  considerable  stock  to-ship,  and  if  our  market 
will  pay-you  we-would-be  pleased  to-have-you  ship  us. 
Receipts  and  invoices  of  poultry  are  running  lighter 
and-the  tone  of-our  market  is  very  firm;  to-day  sales 
are  making  at  8  to-io  cents.  We- will  post  you  occa- 
sionally and  hope  to-hear  from -you. 

Yours-truly, — 126. 

LETTER  No.   80. 

DEAR-SIR:  We-wrote-you  several-days-ago  please  to- 
return  us  the  samples  of  Dresden  goods  which-we  sent- 
37ou,  as  we-have  disposed  of-the  carload  in-this-city 
and  desire  to-make  a  full  delivery.  We-will  thank-you, 
therefore,  to  send  us  these  samples  by  express  upon  re- 
ceipt-of  this,  and  very-much  oblige 

Yours-respectfully, — 60. 

LETTER  No.  81. 

DEAR-SiR:  You-are  placing  orders  for  small  lots  of 
goods  and  at-this-time-of  year  are  more-than-ever  com- 
pelled to-have-them  shipped  to-you  promptly  and  in 
good  shape.  You-also  wish  to-have  the  best  class  of 
goods  obtainable  at  prices  which-will  enable-you  to 
compete  for-the  trade.  With  these  points  in-view  we 
inclose  herewith  our  price  list  from  which  we  quote- 
you  discount  of  50  and  5  </0,  f.-o.-b.  cars  Cincinnati  60 
days,  or  two  per-cent.  for  cash  in  ten-days. 

These  prices  are  for  clean,  high  grade  stock,  packed 


DICTATION   BOOK.  47 

with  care  and  shipped  promptly.  Our  large  factory 
facilities,  combined  with  our  great  storage  room  and 
new  warehouse  at-this-point,  enable  us  to-offer  these 
advantages.  We  manufacture  all-our  goods,  guarantee 
their  quality,  and  know  we-cau  give-you  better  satis- 
faction than  any-other  house  doing  business  from  this 
market. 

Hoping  to-be  favored  with-yottr  orders,  we-are 

Yours-truly, — 166. 

LETTER  No.   82. 

GENTLEMEN:  I  respectfully  return  papers  in-your 
claim  of  April  yth,  for  alleged  damage  to-one  box-of 
crockery  in  consignment  of  household  goods  to-you  per 
B.  &  O.  R.  R.  to-Baltimore,  manifest  No.  243,  April  i, 
amount  of-your  claim  $25 75. 

A  thorough  investigation  of-this-case  shows  that  ship- 
ment arrived  in  good  condition  and-that-we  hold  clean 
receipt  from-you.  This  box  was  of-such-a  nature  that 
had-the  crockery  been  broken  while  in-our-possession, 
it  would-have  rattled  at-the-time-of  delivery  and  broken 
pieces  would-have  fallen  through- the  slats,  which- 
would-have  called  our  delivery  clerk's  attention  to-the 
damage.  Shipment  was  evidently  broken  in  transit 
between  our  depot  and-y  our- place-of- business.  I -am 
advised  by-our  correspondents  under-the-circumstances 
respectfully  to-decline  the  claim. 

Yours-truly, — 147. 

LETTER  No.  83. 

DEAR-SiR:  We  infer  from-the  building  permits  that- 
you  intend  to- purchase  a  30  horse-power  boiler,  and 


48  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

if-you-have-not  yet  ordered  it  we-would-be  pleased  to- 
hear  frora-you  The  writer  will  call  and  see-you  in- 
regard  to- it,  as  we-are  in-a  position  to-qnote  bottom 
prices  on  any  type-of  boiler  you-may  desire  to  put  in. 
If-you-would  consider  a  second-hand  boiler  we-have 
several  on-hand,  in  first-class  order,  which  we-can  sell- 
you  at-a  low  price  and  give  a  certificate  of  inspection. 
We-shall-be-pleased  to-hear  from-you  in-regard  to-the 
matter.  Yours-truly, — 114. 

LETTER  No.  84. 

DEAR-SIRS:  We-are  in-receipt-of-your  favor-of-the- 
loth  inst.,  and  note  that  you-have  10  1 5-pound  butts 
of  "  Solace  "  on-hand.  As  we-have  dropped  "Solace  " 
from  our  list,  if-it  will  be  an  accommodation  to-you 
we- will  exchange  what-you-have  on-hand  for-an  equal 
value  of  "  Old  Virginia  "  or  "  Tar  Heel  "  plug;  or  if- 
it  will  enable-you  to-dispose  of-the  goods  we-will 
make-you  an  allowance  on-them  of  six  cents  a  pound 
to-avoid  the  expense  of  returning  goods  here.  Please 
advise  us  how-you  wish  the  matter  settled. 

Yours- very-trtily,  —  1 08. 

LETTER  No.  85. 

GENTLEMEN:  Referring  to-the  inclosed,  we-beg-leave 
to-say  that  we-are  willing  to  accept  your  order  under 
our  recent  circular  for  whatever  quantity  of-our  "  Lone 
Fisherman ' '  you-may  feel  inclined  to-take.  We  re- 
turn-the  order  card  herewith  as  we-do  not-feel  like 
taking-the  responsibility  of  deciding  how-much  to  ship- 
you.  We-have  so-far  accepted  orders  on-this  deal  for- 


DICTATION   BOOK.  49 

such  quantities  as-our  various  customers  have  them- 
selves specified.  Yours- very-truly,  — 80. 

LETTER  No.  86. 

DEAR-SiRS:  Your-favor-of-the  25th  inst.  received, 
and  we  to-day  wired-you  as- follows:  ' '  Can  put  80  horse- 
power vertical  boiler  in  space  given."  There- was-an 
error  in  quotation  in-our  letter-of-the  2istinst.,  and-we 
wired-you  later  that-the  price  wonld-not  include  freight. 
We  inclose-you  herewith  specifications  for-this  boiler, 
and  hope  you-may-be-able-to  close  with-the  parties; 
but  we-do-not  care  to  prepay  freight,  as  we  draw  for 
one-half-the  amount  of-our  bill  on-receipt-of  bill  of- 
lading  by-the  purchaser.  The  freight  would-be  a  small 
item,  probably  not  over  $25,  and  should-be  paid  by-the 
purchaser.  Very-truly-yours, — 125. 

LETTER  No.  87. 

DEAR-SIR:  I-have-your- letter-of-the  3d  inst.,  with- 
reference  to-notifying  connections  when  we-have  live- 
stock shipments  going- to  points  beyond  our  line.  It-has 
always-been  our  custom  to-wire  this  information  to- 
our  connections,  and-as-I-have-never  heard  any  com- 
plaints, I-supposed  this-was  being  done.  However,  I- 
have  to-day  written  our  Train  Master  fully  that  this-is 
to-be-done,  in-all-cases.  I-hope  that  we-may  have  no 
future  failures  in -this  direction. 

Yours-truly, — 101. 

LETTER  No.  88. 

DEAR-SiR :  Your-favor-of-the  23rd  inst.  was  duly-re- 
ceived and  we-thank-you  for-your-order  which  shall- 


50  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

have  our  prompt  attention.  Replying  to-your  inquiry 
concerning  our  cash  discount  we  inclose-you  our  cur- 
rent price  and  descriptive  lists.  You-will-note  that- 
there-is-no  discount  on-our  goods  other-than  i  %  for 
cash  remittance  received  within  ten-days  from  date  of 
invoice.  Yours-respectfully, — 71. 

LETTER  No.  89. 

DEAR-SIR:  Inclosed  herewith  letter  from  Mr.  J. 
Treadwell,  of  Princeton,  N.  J.,  requesting  rates  and 
divisions  on  first  to  fourth  class,  Anderson  to  Harris- 
burg,  during-the-month  of  April,  1900.  Inasmuch-as 
our  file  pertaining  to  divisions  on-this  eastern  business 
is  hardly  complete,  this-letter  is  respectfully  referred 
to-you.  I-have  informed  Mr.  Treadwell  that-you-will 
reply  to-him  direct.  I-wish  you-would  kindly  give  Mr. 
Treadwell  the  information  he  desires. 

Very-truly-yours, — 83. 

LETTER  No.  90. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-are  in-receipt-of-an  order  through 
our  Mr.  Harold  Jamieson,  tendered  him  by-you  for 
various  goods,  which-would  in-the  aggregate  amount 
to-$23i.75.  We-regret  to-say  that  we-cannot  obtain 
sufficient  information  to  warrant  us  in  extending  to- 
you  a  line  of  credit,  and  can  accept-the  order  referred 
to  only  on  condition  that-we-ship-goods  with  sight-draft 
attached  to-bill-of-lading.  Or,  if-you  prefer,  we-will 
ship  goods  on-receipt-of  remittance  for-the  amount 
quoted,  less  i%  for  cash. 

Yours-respectfully,  — 100. 


DICTATION 'BOOK.  51 

LETTER  No.  91. 

DEAR-SiR:  Please  see  your  Way-bill  163,  October  20, 
consignment  of  household  goods  to  Montgomery  for  re- 
billing  to-the  east  via-the  Seaboard  Air  Line  Railway. 
As  originally  billed,  this  freight  should-be  prepaid,  and 
there-is-no  reason  why-you  should-not-have  collected 
at-the-time  you  accepted.  We- are  unable  to-collect 
freight  charges  at  destination  and  you-must  collect 
from-the  shipper.  This-letter  will  carry  a  debit  of  $4 
for- the  relief  of-the  Montgomery  station,  applying  on- 
your  October  account.  Yours-truly, — 93. 

LETTER  No.  92. 

DEAR-SiR:  I-have-yours-of  yesterday,  regarding  in- 
tersection of-our  old  and  new  lines,  and  amount  of  rail 
on  hand.  Our  Storekeeper  advises  that-there-is  a-great- 
deal  more  rail  on-hand  than  we  expected  to  find.  It 
now  looks  as-if  we-should-not  need  over  six  miles  of 
rail  to  complete  the  entire  new  line,  and-I-have-no- 
doubt  that  Mr.  Campbell,  Chief-Engineer,  will-be-able- 
to  get  this  amount  and  keep  us  going.  Does  the 
Foreman  of-the  Construction  Gang  know  about-the 
narrowness  of-the  dump  ?  When  our  engine  is  out  on- 
this  line,  great  care  must-be  exercised  to-avoid  acci- 
dents. We-might  stand  having-a  car  go  over-the  bank, 
but  we-do-not  want  to-take  any  chances  on  capsizing- 
an  engine.  Yours-truly, — 135. 

LETTER  No.  93. 

DEAR-SIR:  I-have-your-letter  of  January  23d.  Your 
explanation  iii-regard  to-the  Gleason  lease  is-not  at-all 


52  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

satisfactory,  and  in-my-judgment  you-had  better  put 
two  men  to-work  on-this  power.  I-think-you-will-find 
by-looking  into-the  matter  that-your  wells  are-not  being 
run  at  night  as-they  should-be.  In-regard  to-drilling-a 
well  on-the  ClifFord  place,  if-you-think  best,  you-may 
do  this  at-the  north-east  corner  of-the  lease. 

Yours- very-truly, — 89. 

LETTER  No.  94. 

DEAR-SIR:  I-am  in-receipt-of-your  favor-of-the  i2th 
inst.  asking  rate  on  spruce  lumber.  The  question  of 
rate  on  spruce  lumber  from  points  named  in-your-letter 
is  now  being  considered,  and-I-will  inform-you  later 
concerning  it.  Rate  on  shipments  coming  from-all 
points  on-the  I.  &  C.  is  4  cents  per  100  pounds  and  I- 
would-not  care  to-change  it  at-present. 

Yours-very-truly, — 77. 

LETTER  No.  95. 

DEAR-SIR:  Referring  to- Mileage  book  No.  67848, 
issued  by-you  Jan.  15,  1902,  to  Mr.  George  K.  Peters 
and  family,  consisting  of  five  persons  besides  the  origi- 
nal purchaser;  and  to-the  report  for  the  same  sent  in  by- 
you  with  only  two  names  thereon,  viz.,  Mr.  George  K. 
Peters  and  Mrs.  Susan  Peters,  and  to-your  letter  in- 
which-you  say  you-have-not  the  names  that-are  in-the 
mileage  book  and  therefore  return-the  report  without- 
the  names  being  inserted  thereon.  This  information 
should-be  in-your-book  ' '  Record  of  Tickets  Sold. ' '  In- 
the-future,  please  be  careful  to  enter-the  names  that 
appear  in  mileage  books  both  on-your  report  to-this 
office  and  in-your-book  "  Record  of  Tickets  Sold." 

Yours-truly,  — 134. 


DICTATION   BOOK.  53 

LETTER  No.  96. 

DEAR-SIR:  Inclosed  please-find  policy,  Gerinania  In- 
surance-Co. It-appears  that  Mr.  F.  G.  Wagner,  who 
resides  at  Utica,  has  purchased  this  property.  Our 
Utica  agent,  Mr.  D.  S.  Van-Nostrand,  asked  permission 
to-write  this  property.  This  I-declined,  as-the  property 
is  located  in-your  bailiwick;  but  I-said  to-him  that-he 
might  write  the  policy  and  forward  it  to-you,  and-that- 
you  would  allow  him  5  or  10$  commission.  This  he 
agreed  to-do,  and  I-now  forward-you  the  old  policy, 
which  describes  the  property.  I-have-said  to-our  agent 
that  you-would  write  it  at-the  prevailing  rate.  Please 
forward  policy  with^our  bill  to  Mr.  Van-Nostrand  at 
Utica,  and  he-will  remit-the  amount,  less  his  commis- 
sion; in-this-regard  do  what-you  think  is  proper. 

Yours- very-truly, — 144. 

LETTER  No.  97. 

DEAR-SIR:  Returning  your-letter-of  October  25: 
Your  Form  550,  report  of  oil,  tallow  and  waste  issued 
to-engines,  should  show  the  actual  amount  of  oil  issued 
to  and-consumed  by  engines,  including  oil  furnished 
by-the  Trenton  shops.  If-the  Northern  Division  is 
entitled  to  any  credit  for  oil  issued  to-engines  going  to- 
the  Southern  Division,  this  should-be  charged  to- the 
Southern  Division  on  department  bill  and  credited  to- 
your  accounts.  If-this  has-not-been-done  and-your  oil, 
tallow  and  waste  report,  Form  550,  has-not  shown  the 
facts  in-the-case,  beginning  with-  October,  see  that  it 
does,  as  these  figures  are  taken  and-are  supposed  to-be 
the  exact  amount  of  oil  used  by-your  engines. 


54  MUNSON  PHONOGRAPHY. 

The  report  of-the  Southern  Division  is  made  up  cor- 
rectly and  I-do-not  see  why  that  of-the  Northern  Divi- 
sion cannot-be  made-up  correctly  also. 

Very-truly -yours, — 159. 

LETTER  No.  98. 

DEAR-SIR:  The  General  Manager  informs-me  that 
he- will  cancel  the  order  for  run  of  mine  coal  and  here- 
after you-will-receive  screened  lump  coal  as  formerly. 
Please  watch  this  coal  carefully,  as-the  mine  people 
have  gotten  into-the  habit  of  furnishing  us  run  of  mine 
coal  for-the  last  thirty  days  and  we-may  get  some  badly 
screened  lump,  containing-a  large  percentage  of  slack, 
etc.  Therefore  instruct  your  foremen  and-all  concerned 
to  give-you  prompt  reports  of-the  condition  of-this  coal 
in-order  to-enable-me  to-check  it  up  if-it  comes  to-us  in 
bad  shape.  Yours-truly, — 106. 

LETTER  No.  99. 

DEAR-SIR:  Replying  to-your  favor-of  April  20,  in- 
regard  to-passenger  statistics :  The  weekly  report 
which-you  are  now  making,  showing-the  distribution 
of  passenger  earnings,  furnishes  all-the  information  we- 
desire  for  each  week.  In-regard  to-the  month:  If-you 
could  condense  the  statement  made  for  Mr.  Willard  and 
remodel  it  so-as-to  give-me  a  general  idea  as-to  what 
roads  are  selling  our  tickets,  and  via  what  connections 
we-are  receiving  business,  it-will-be  satisfactory.  It- 
will-not-be"  necessary  to  give  the  revenue,  but  only- 
the  number-of  tickets  received.  Yours-truly, — 103. 


DICTATION  BOOK.  55 

LETTER  No.    100. 

DEAR-SIR:  Beginning  February  10,  this  company 
will  settle  for-its  prepaid  ticket  orders  by  including- 
their  value  in-its  ticket  reports  to-foreign  roads  for-the 
month  in-which-the  orders  are  issued,  and-will  accept 
similar  settlement  from  foreign  roads  for  prepaid  ticket 
orders  of-their  issue  drawn  on-our  company.  All  pre- 
paid ticket  orders  issued  prior  to-February  10  should-be 
settled  by  draft  or  special  remittance  as  heretofore. 
Please  acknowledge  receipt.  Yours-truly, — 79. 

LETTER  No.    101. 

GENTLEMEN:  Replying  to-your  favor-of-the  3d  inst., 
we-regret  to-say  that  we-are  out-of  Halters  No.  1 1  and 
Cattle  Tie  Irons.  We  expect  these  goods  in-a  few- 
days. 

We-ship-you  to-day  the  Oxbows,  Single  Bit  Axes, 
Chains,  Peerless  Wringers  and  Meat  Cutters,  and  trust 
they-will  reach-you  in  due  season.  Thanking-you  for- 
the  order,  we-are  Yours-truly, — 68. 

LETTER  No.    102. 

TheD.-L.-&-W.  R.  R.  Company,  Jersey-City,  N.-J. 

GENTLEMEN:  Referring  to-your  inquiry  of- the  i8th 
inst.  we-regret  to-say  that  it-will-be  impossible  to-meet 
your  specifications  and  furnish  the  grade  of  Norway 
pine  therein  named  at-a  price  which-would-be  satisfac- 
tory to-you  owing  to-the  fact  that  it-is  hard  to-get  Nor- 
way pine  free  from  knots,  sap,  etc.  We-are  unable 
therefore  to  give-you  a  price  on-this  material.  It-is 
possible  you-might  think  favorably  of  fir  wood  for-this- 


56  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

purpose.  We-mention  this  because  several  large  rail- 
road-companies are  using  fir  wood  in-preference  to- 
Norway  pine.  If-this-subject  would  interest  you  we- 
should-be-pleased  to-make-you  a  price  on  fir  wood, 
believing  it-would-be  entirely  satisfactory  to-you  in 
every- way.  Kindly  let-us  hear  from -you  at  con- 
venience, and  oblige  Yours-very- truly, — 153. 

LETTER   No.    103. 

DEAR-SiR:  This  morning  Engine  No.  59  was  de- 
livered at  Hunt  and  Water  Streets  without  brake.  The 
driver  brake  on-the  right-hand  side  was  without  head 
or  brake-shoe.  I-am  informed  by  Mr.  Allen  that  he- 
has-no  supplies  which-would  enable  him  to  put  Engine 
No.  59  in  good  condition.  Engine  No.  62  was  de- 
livered with  dump-grate  down,  causing-a  delay  of 
twenty  minutes.  Yours-truly, — 73. 

LETTER  No.   104. 

DEAR- SIR:  Please  note  letter  next  attached,  from-the 
Superintendent  of  Transportation,  in-reference  to-billing 
bad-order  cars  south  instead-of  billing  them  back  to- 
Troy  when  the}'-are  south  of  Troy;  for-instance,  any- 
where on-the  third  district,  south  of  Saratoga,  where 
they  cannot-be  repaired  at  Round  Lake.  Please  return 
papers.  Yours-truly, — 66. 

LETTER  No.    105. 

DEAR-SIR:  We -beg  to -call -your -attention  to -the 
manner  in-which  our  advertisement  has-been  printed 


DICTATION   BOOK.  57 

in-your-paper  during-the  last  week.  In-the-first-place, 
you-have  given  us  a  poor  position.  Our  advertisement 
has  appeared  on-the  woman's  page  twice  this  week. 
As  we  appeal  exclusively  to  men,  who-are-the  principal 
purchasers  of-our  goods,  you-can  readily  see  that-the 
advertisement  will  do-us  little  or  no  good  if  put  on-the 
woman's  page,  as  men  are-not  generally  supposed  to- 
be  interested  in-those  pages  to  any  great-extent.  As 
you-are-aware,  our  contract  specification  stipulates 
that  our  advertisement  is  never  to-appear  on-the  wo- 
man's page,  but  always  on-the  financial  or  sporting 
pages;  also  that  it-is  always  to-be  placed  next  to,  or 
following  reading  matter.  You-have  placed  our  ad- 
vertisement recently  at-the  top-of-the  column,  and 
several-times  had  it  in  with  other  advertising  matter. 
The  printing,  too,  has-been  very  poor  for-the  last  week. 
We-think  perhaps-the  electro  is  worn-out;  if  a  new 
plate  is  needed,  notify  us  and  we-will  send  another  at- 
once. 

We-have  made  no  complaint  about-the-way  you- 
have-been  doing  our  work,  but  we-must-have  better 
work  than  you-have-been  giving  us  for-the  last  week 
or  we-shall-have  to-discontinue  our  advertisement. 

Yours-respectfully, — 233. 

LETTER  No.    106. 

DEAR-SIRS:  We-are  in-receipt-of-your  favor-of-the 
1 5th  inst.,  inclosing  order  for  bar  iron.  We-have 
entered-the  specifications  and-will  forward  to-you  what- 
we-can  from  stock  about-the  2oth.  The  balance 
we-will  have  to-make,  and  we-do-not-think  we-shall- 
be-able-to  ship  it  before-the  latter-part-of  August,  as 


58  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

we-close-down  on-the-first-of  next  month  for  the  an- 
nual inventory  and  repairs. 
Trusting  this  will-be-satisfactory,  we-remaiu 

Yours-truly, — 87. 

LETTER  No.   107. 

DEAR-SIR  :  We-regret  that  we-are  compelled  to-de- 
cline  the  manuscript  you  kindly  submitted  to-us  for 
examination.  For  various  reasons  a  manuscript  may- 
not-be  adapted  to-our  magazine  and-yet  meet  with  ac- 
ceptance elsewhere.  We  sometimes  accept  manuscripts 
declined  by  other  publications,  and  often  find  that  those 
we-have  declined  are  accepted  by  other  periodicals. 
The  return  of-a  manuscript,  therefore,  does-not  neces- 
sarily imply  lack-of  merit  or  unfitness  for  publication. 
We  esteem  it  a  favor  to-be  allowed  to-examine  manu- 
scripts, whether  they  prove  acceptable  or-not. 

Please  excuse-the  absence  of  specific  criticism  which- 
is  rendered  impossible  by-the  great-number-of  manu- 
scripts submitted  to-us.  Thanking-you  for-your 
courtesy,  we-are  Very-truly-yours, — 122. 

LETTER   No.    108. 

DEAR- SIR:  We-find  the  manufacturer  has  made  an 
annoying  mistake  in-the  last  shipment  of  paper  under- 
date  of  March  ist.  The  order  was  given  in-accordance 
with-your  agent's  order  and- we  supposed  it- was  filled, 
and-our  account  was-rendered  to-your  company  on- 
the  regular  blanks  accordingly.  We-find,  however, 
that  in-the  shipment  to-Baltimore  100  reams  were  sent 
instead-of  50  reams  as  ordered,  and  in-the  shipment  to- 


DICTATION   BOOK.  59 

Annapolis  200  reams  were  sent  instead-of-the  500 
ordered.  We-regret  exceedingly  that-such- a  blunder 
should-have-been  made.  The  manufacturers  have 
apologized,  but  this  does-not  diminish  the  feeling  of 
annoyance.  We-would  suggest  that  perhaps-the  best 
way  to-settle-the  matter  will-be  for-you  to-make  a 
further  requisition  for-the  excess  of  paper  either  now 
or  later  when-you  may  require  an  additional  amount. 

Yours- very-truly, — 156. 

LETTER   No.   109. 

GENTLEMEN:  Yours-of-the  lyth  at-hand  ordering 
one-half  dozen  books  which  went  forward  to-day  by- 
mail.  I-can  furnish  in  any  amount  you-desire  The 
better  way  to  send  is  by  mail,  for-which  I-shall-have 
to-charge-you  three  cents  per  book.  I  paid  the  postage 
on-those  to-day  because-you  seemed  to-be  in-a  hurry. 
By  making-a  number-of  parcels  and  sending  by  post 
the  cost  is  much-less- than  by-express,  being,  as  I-say, 
about  three  cents  each.  In-future  orders  please  add 
that  amount  to-remittance  for  each  book  ordered  aud- 
I-will  forward  on-the-day  order  is  received. 

Very-truly-yours, — 117. 

LETTER  No    no. 

DEAR-SIR:  I-return  herewith  invoices  dated  October 
i  and  5,  together  with  statement  dated  November  i, 
and  would  respectfully  call-your-attention  to-some 
former  correspondence  on-this-subject,  particularly 
your-letter-of  October  9.  Trusting  that  with-the  in- 
formation now  furnished  you-will-be-able-to  correct  our 


60  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

account  on-your-books,  and-that-you-may  favor  us 
with-a-letter  stating  that  our  account  stands  balanced, 
we-are  Very-truly-yours, — 74. 

LETTER   No.    in. 

DEAR-SIR:  Inclosed  herewith  please-find  shipping 
memorandum  for-the  i  Franklin  Hand  Perforator 
shipped  by-express;  also  bill-of-lading  for-the  i  30- 
inch  Front  Lever  Paper  Cutter.  These  should  come 
prepaid.  If  there-are  any  charges  on-this,  please  re- 
turn-me  the  paid  freight-bill  vvith-the  inclosed  bill-of- 
lading.  Yours-very-truly, — 58. 

LETTER  No.   112. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-are  sending-you  through  our 
branch  office  a  copy-of  our  new  map  of-the  world,  size 
40  x  60  inches.  This-is  a  very  handsome,  well-made, 
lithographed  map,  absolutely  accurate,  mounted  on 
rollers,  and-is  something  which  we-think  will-be-found 
very  serviceable  in-your  class  room.  While  geography 
is-not  ordinarily  part-of-a  commercial  course,  }^et  its 
importance  to-young-men  and  women  preparing  for 
commercial  life  cannot-be  over  estimated.  We-have 
gone-to-considerable  expense  in  preparing  this  map, 
and  trust  you-will  give-it  a  prominent  place  in-your 
school  room.  Yours-very-truly, — 106. 

LETTER  No.   113. 

DEAR-SiR:  Replying  to-your  favor-of-the  gth  inst. 
we-would-say  that  we- will  refer-the  matter  of  making- 


DICTATION   BOOK.  61 

you  an  additional  loan  of  $500  on-your-farm  property 
to-the  board-of-directors  next  Monday  evening,  the 
1 2th  inst.,  at-their  regular  meeting,  and  as-soon-as-the 
board  has  determined  what  it-will  do  in-the  matter  we- 
will  write-you.  Very-respectfully-yours, — 72. 


LETTER   No.    114. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-have-your  favor-of-the  8th  inst. 
informing  us  that-you- will-have  for-sale  this  fall  from 
600  to-yoo  head  of  good  native  two  and  three-year  old 
steers  which  you- would  contract  for  October  delivery  at 
$4.25  a  hundred.  The  price  does-not  seem  unreasonable 
and  we-will  try  to-get  some-one  interested  in-the  deal. 
If-you  sell,  or  conclude  to-make  any  change  in-the 
price,  do-not-fail  to-notify  us  of-the  fact. 

Yours- very-truly, — 93. 

LETTER   No.    115. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-are  in-receipt-of-your  esteemed 
favor-of-the  gth  inst.  and  regret  to-learn  that-the  Olive- 
Oil  recently  sent-you  is-not  giving  satisfaction.  We- 
have-been  selling  this  Oil  for  a  number-of  years  and 
assure-you  there-is-no  purer  quality  of  Oil  made.  We- 
will  have  our  salesman  call-on-you  on-his  next  trip  to- 
your  city  and-make  satisfactory  arrangements  with-you 
regarding  it.  We-have-had  no  complaints  heretofore, 
and  cannot-understand  why  this  shipment  alone  should- 
be  so  unsatisfactory. 

Hoping  this  explanation  may-be  acceptable  to-you, 
we-remain  Very-truly-yours, — 103. 


62  MUNSON   PHONOGRAPHY. 

LETTER  No.   116. 

DEAR- SIR:  In-regard  to-the  cottage  which  I-am 
building  for-you  at  Pine-Hill  I-would-say  that  it-has- 
been  a  difficult  matter  to-build  a  house  so-far-away  from 
a  market  where  materials  stich-as-you  wish  can-be  had. 
I-will  do  my  best  to-build  a  house  which  shall  please- 
you  in  every  respect.  Thinking  you-may-be  anxious 
to  know  how-the  matter  is  progressing  I-submit  this  in- 
formation. Yours-respect  fully, — 79. 

LETTER  No.    117. 

DEAR-SIR:  We-are  in-receipt-of-your  letter-of  April 
3,  inclosing  Post-Office  money-order  for  $8,  which-has- 
been  duly  placed  to-your  credit.  You-will-not  require 
a  new  deed,  as-the  court  proceedings  will  show  that- 
the  property  was  sold  to-you,  and-the  record  will-be- 
sufficient  to-show  your  title.  Yours-truly, — 60. 

LETTER   No.    118. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-thank-you  for- the  order  contained 
in  your-favor-of-the  loth  inst.  The  goods  ordered  will- 
be  shipped  as  directed,  except-the  Smoked  Sturgeon, 
which  we-are  entirely  out-of.  We  still  have  on  hand  a 
case-of  Cromarty  Bloaters  which  we-could  let  follow 
this  shipment  if-you-will  notify  us  by  return-mail  that- 
you-can  use  them.  After  these  are  sold  we-shall-have 
no-more  in-stock  until  the  fall. 

Yours- very  -  truly ,  — 8 1 . 

LETTER  No.    119. 

DEAR-SIR:  Your-favor-of-the  24th  inst.  was  duly- 
received,  but  we-did-not  reply  to-it  before  because  we- 


DICTATION  BOOK.  63 

were  at-a  loss  to  know  how  to-advise-you.  As-the 
market  looks  to-us  now  we-think  it  advisable  to-ship. 
Prices  are  too-high  to  hold  cattle  that-are  ready  and 
take-the  risk  of  selling  later-on.  We-will  give  your 
cattle  the  best  selling  we-can  when-they  come  in. 

Very-truly -yours, — 80. 

LETTER  No.    120. 

MY-DEAR  SIR:  Your-letter-of  April-  15  is  received. 
It-is  likely  that  I-shall-be  in  Cincinnati  during-the  first 
half  of-the  month.  Some-time  during-the-month  I- 
shall-be  making-a  trip  to-the  east,  but  from  present 
appearances  I-shall-not-be-able-to  get  off  before -the 
I5th.  I-hope-you-may  find  it  convenient  to-make-your 
journey  by-way-of  Cincinnati,  where  I-shall-be-pleased 
to-meet-you  and  improve  mutual  acquaintance. 

Yours  faithfully,— 86. 

LETTER   No.   121. 

DEAR-SIR:  Bridge  No.  125  has-been  taken-down  and 
trains  are  now  running  over  false  work.  The  piers  are 
entirely  completed  and  as-soon-as  sufficient  time  has 
elapsed  to-make-the  masonry  capable  of  bearing-the 
new  bridge,  we-will-be  ready  to-have-it  put  up.  Two 
cars  of  material  for-this  bridge  have  arrived.  By-the 
time  this  bridge  is  up,  we-will-probably  have  Bridge 
No.  116  out-of-the-way  and-the  false  work  in,  and  we- 
can  then  go-ahead  on-such  other  bridges  as-you  want 
taken-out,  thus  keeping  ahead  of-the  regular  bridge 
gang.  This-is  for-your  information. 

Yours-truly, — 115. ' 


64         MUNSON  PHONOGRAPHY. 

LETTER  No.  122. 

DEAR-SIR:  We-are  in-receipt-of-your  esteemed  favor- 
of-the  i8th  inst.  If-you-would  price  your  cattle  at-a 
lower  figure  we-would  send  some-one  down  to-look 
them  over.  We-are-not  anxious  to-buy  at-this-time, 
and  do-not-know-of  any-one-else  whom  we-could  inter- 
est in-them. 

We  know-of  several  bunches  of  range  cattle  for  fall 
delivery  that-we-think  could-be  bought  at-the  right 
price.  They-are  in  excellent  condition  and  for  feeding 
purposes  there-are  no  better  cattle.  Thanking-you  for- 
your  prompt  reply  to-our  last  letter,  and  hoping  to-hear 
from-y ou  soon,  we-are  Yours-truly,  — 114. 

LETTER   No.    123. 

DEAR-SIR:  On-the-ist-of  August,  1901,  you-shipped, 
per  Steamer  City-of-Cairo,  one  crate  of  crockery  to- 
Warner  &  Simmons,  Alton,  111.  On  arrival  of-the 
freight  at  Alton,  it-was-found  to-be  broken,  and  part- 
of-the  shipment  missing,  and  consignees  refused  to-take- 
the  delivery  of-the  crate.  Please  furnish  us  with  orders 
for-its  disposal  as  quickly  as-possible. 

Yours-truly, — 71. 

LETTER   No.    124. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-ship-you  to-day  by  Penn.  R.  R., 
as  per  inclosed  bill-of-lading  i  No.  10  Regulator. 
Please  put  this  Clock  in-perfect  order  and  return  it  to- 
us  at-the  earliest  possible  time.  If-you-cannot  do  this 
work  at-once,  kindly  notify  us  by  return-mail  and  we- 

will  make  other  disposition  of-it. 

Yours-truly,— 72. 


DICTATION   BOOK.  65 

LETTER  No.    125. 

GENTLEMEN:  We-have-your  favor-of-the  3oth  ult., 
and  in  reply  regret  to-inform-you  that  we-cannot  ac- 
cept your  proposition  to-supply  the  loco  page  Letter 
Copying  Books,  full  duck  binding,  at  $22  per-dozen. 
The  price  we-quoted  is-the  lowest  we-can  afford  to  ac- 
cept. Awaiting-your  reply,  we-reraain 

Very-truly-yours, — 63. 

LETTER  No.    126. 

DEAR-SiR:  We-are  in-receipt-of-your  favor-of-the 
2oth  inst.  and  we-have  cancelled  your  order  for  4  boxes 
of  Fancy  Toilet  Soap.  We-trust  your  instructions  to- 
cancel  the  order  are  due  to-your  being  overstocked  and- 
that-we-sh all-be  favored  with-your  further  orders. 

Very-truly-yours, — 54. 

LETTER  No.    127. 

DEAR-SIR:  Replying  to-your  recent  favor  we-beg- 
leave  to-say  that  our  board-of-directors  does-not  care  to 
lend  money  at-the-present-time  on  farm  property  situ- 
ated in-the  Valley.  It-would-be  pleased,  however,  to- 
take  some  good  properties  in-the  town. 

Very-truly-yours, — 50. 


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